Reception featuring
Case Studies

163-203 Eversholt Street

Size

55,000 Sq ft

Location

NW1, London

In collaboration with Anomaly Architects, Ambit transformed the historic former Euston Station Ticket Hall at 163–203 Eversholt Street into a versatile, contemporary office space. Originally built in the 1830s, these Grade II listed Victorian buildings had seen years of underinvestment, leaving them outdated for modern office needs. The brief was to retain the site’s historic character while introducing sustainable, flexible spaces designed for today’s workforce.

Project in Brief

  • Adapted three Grade II listed Victorian buildings into 55,000 sq ft of flexible offices.
  • Achieved SKA Gold and WiredScore Platinum certifications, with EPC ratings of A and B.
  • Integrated sustainable features, including air-source heat pumps and recycled materials.

Balancing Heritage with Modern Design

The design focused on restoring the building’s original character alongside modern features. Key architectural elements were preserved and restored, such as listed wood panelling, cornicing, and large sash windows. Distinct colour schemes, green, orange, and purple, were introduced across the three buildings to highlight individual characters while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.

Original features were complemented by contemporary design solutions, including high-spec herringbone vinyl flooring and mezzanine spaces that maximise usable areas without detracting from the building’s historic charm. End-of-journey facilities, including showers, drying rooms, and secure bike storage, were integrated into the basement of 163 Eversholt Street.

Sustainability and Digital Connectivity at the Core

Sustainability played a key role throughout the project, with strategies to reduce embodied and operational carbon. Installing air-source heat pumps eliminated reliance on outdated gas systems, significantly lowering emissions and supporting net-zero goals. A whole-life carbon assessment reported a strong performance with 329kgCO2e/m² and upfront emissions at 99.16kgCO2e/m².

Recycled materials were incorporated, with over 2,500 repurposed raised floor tiles and refurbished desks and chairs reused from previous fit outs. Acoustic wall panels made from recycled PET plastic were installed in Zoom Rooms, while sustainable flooring and secondary glazing contributed to energy efficiency. The project achieved an on-site recycling rate of 96.57%, further reducing its environmental footprint.

A Workspace Designed for the Future

The Eversholt showcases how heritage buildings can be adapted to meet the needs of modern businesses. The Eversholt sets a new benchmark for sustainable office design within a historic setting with SKA Gold certification, a WiredScore Platinum rating, and EPC ratings of A and B across the buildings.

Related Projects

Voysey House
Ambit Voysey House Exterior View Find out more
Voysey House
Ambit
W4, London
20,000 SQ FT
Property & Serviced Office
Ambit, in partnership with DMFK, completed the refurbishment of Voysey House, a Grade II* listed building originally constructed in 1902 as an extension of the Sanderson wallpaper factory.
Techspace
Find out more
Techspace
Modus
EC1, London
50,000 SQ FT
Property & Serviced Office
Modus partnered with Techspace to transform a former Gordon’s Gin distillery at 140 Goswell Road into a vibrant serviced office space.
7 Bishopsgate, Level 4
BentallGreenOak Maximilist Teapoint featuring a Hanging Biophilic Installation Complimenting the Green Accented Teapoint Find out more
7 Bishopsgate, Level 4
Ambit
EC2, London
8,300 SQ FT
Property & Serviced Office
Ambit partnered with BentallGreenOak (BGO) to transform Level 4 of 7 Bishopsgate into a versatile Tenant-Ready™ workspace designed to meet the evolving needs of evolving needs of a modern workforce.
Coal Drops Yard, Unit 2
Coal Drop Yard exterior view Find out more
Coal Drops Yard, Unit 2
Ambit
N1, London
9,500 SQ FT
Property & Serviced Office
Ambit delivered a CAT A transformation of Unit Two at Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, a site rich in history dating back to the 1850s when it served as a hub for coal storage and distribution. The 12-week refurbishment reimagined the former retail space into a Cat A workspace.
Berry Street
Find out more
Berry Street
Two
EC1, London
2,100 SQ FT
Property & Serviced Office
Two partnered with BNP Paribas Real Estate to transform their 1-3 Berry Street location into a flexible Tenant-Ready™ workspace that reflects both the client’s brand and sustainability values.