The Media People
Design and Build
Area
5000 sqft Office Space
Location
Farringdon, London
Year
2023
Upgrading every floor with new systems, safe design and smart space planning
Transforming a five-storey building into a modern media hub required delivering both CAT A and CAT B works under a complex programme.
The project involved creating functional spaces across multiple levels: a damp-proofed basement with breakout areas and meeting pods, a ground-floor reception with agile working zones, and upper floors designed for task-based work, boardrooms, and executive suites.
Integrating new mechanical systems and fire safety measures within limited floor plates posed significant challenges, alongside planning for remote condensers, acoustic enclosures, and external fabric repairs to maintain structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
Solution
MGL adopted a design-led approach to balance mechanical requirements with spatial functionality, ensuring optimal use of restricted floor areas. Service coordination was critical, with new risers and service voids carefully planned to avoid clashes with architectural intent.
Basement works demanded meticulous attention to damp-proofing and bespoke joinery finishes, while upper floors required precise integration of HVAC and fire safety systems. Continuous collaboration between design and delivery teams enabled proactive problem-solving, maintaining programme integrity and quality standards.
This structured approach delivered a fully operational media hub that met client expectations for performance and aesthetics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did MGL Projects deliver for The Media People?
MGL Projects delivered CAT A and CAT B works across a five-storey building in Farringdon, creating a damp-proofed basement with breakout areas and meeting pods, a ground-floor reception with agile working zones, and upper floors for task-based work, boardrooms and executive suites.
What building services did MGL install?
MGL integrated new HVAC and fire safety systems within limited floor plates, with new risers and service voids planned to avoid clashes with the architecture. The works also covered remote condensers, acoustic enclosures and external fabric repairs.
How was the basement handled?
The basement needed careful damp-proofing and bespoke joinery finishes to turn it into usable breakout and meeting space.
Services
Delivering seamless design, bespoke joinery, and coordinated mechanical solutions to enhance functionality, quality, and project efficiency.
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Structural Alterations
Manage and oversee structural modifications to existing spaces, ensuring compliance with building regulations, safety standards, and design intent.
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Bespoke Design and Build
Deliver fully customized design and construction solutions that reflect the client’s brand identity, enhance functionality, and meet project-specific requirements, ensuring originality, precision, and adherence to quality and compliance standards.
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Mechanical Coordination
Oversee the integration of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire safety) within the project design and construction phases, ensuring spatial compatibility, regulatory compliance, and efficient operation without impacting aesthetics or timelines.
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Fast-Track Delivery with Phased Works
Execute projects within accelerated timelines through a structured, phased approach, ensuring minimal disruption to operations, strict adherence to safety and compliance standards, and seamless coordination across all stakeholders
