Completely leased prior to completion, Thames Court represents a cross-cultural approach in idea and design, attracting top international financial services clients to the building’s prominent site overlooking the River Thames.
Thames Court is a cross between a conventional London City Financial Institution and a headquarters building more particular to Northern Europe. This is demonstrated through the size and variety of accommodation provided, which has been combined with environmental responsiveness and flexibility that benefits both current and future tenants.
The site is archeologically rich with spectacular views, located between Upper Thames Street and the River Thames, adjacent to Queenhithe Dock. The design uses a mixture of deep floors suitable for use as dealer floors and more conventional 18-metre deep floors to provide different types of working environments for a corporate tenant. These are linked by a sequence of internal public spaces, each with a distinct spatial and material character. A comfortable working environment was a high priority and was achieved not only through the design structure but through selection of materials. To take advantage of the views and to allow maximum light penetration, a predominantly glass exterior was proposed. Glass was used internally as well to promote natural light throughout the building. The building features six different British stones, with the stone being used to form external parapet lines and to separate the panelized glass and metal surfaces from each other.
