Pennybank

Pennybank
Chambers

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  • location

    33 St John’s Sq, EC1V

  • client

    GMS Estates

  • total area

    1,030 m²

  • system

    CAM—V

  • completion

    2020

The building

Originally built in 1880 by the National Penny Bank Corporation Ltd, Pennybank Chambers has been thoughtfully reimagined behind its retained historic façade to deliver exceptional new office space.

Completed in early summer 2020, this project by Emrys Architects strikes a careful balance between heritage and modernity — preserving the distinctive brick frontage, a key requirement within the Clerkenwell Conservation Area, while introducing bright, contemporary interiors designed for today’s workspace needs.

The reconfiguration project boasts six newly constructed, 1,900 sq. ft. floorplates and a fully glazed roof extension with a terrace offering breathtaking City views, this space is designed to inspire.

Project details

AET’s innovative underfloor air conditioning system was commissioned to maximise natural light and preserve the building’s distinctive curved windows. With air ventilation cleverly integrated into the 200mm raised floor, ceiling heights were optimised without needing bulky ceiling-based services.

The AET touch

The six office floors are efficiently cooled or heated by a single CAM—V unit, delivering conditioned air through 119 slimline Fantile™ units seamlessly embedded in the shallow floor void. AET’s 3rd generation Flextouch wall-mounted controller monitors CO2 levels is installed in meeting rooms and cellular office space.

The CAM—V system offers unparalleled flexibility for positioning Fantile™ units, simplifying CAT—B reconfigurations. These modular units seamlessly integrate into the new raised access floor, featuring height-adjustable grilles that seamlessly match any floor finish.

Project partners

Developer — GMS Estates
Architect — Emrys
Quantity Surveyor — Project Focused Consulting
M&E Consultant — Milieu Consult
Main Contractor — MES Special Projects
Letting Agent — HK London

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