Architecture & Design
Office
Arup wanted a workspace that felt open, calm and consistent with their energy-efficient approach to building design.
The retrofit at 80 Charlotte Street required a heating and cooling solution that would protect ceiling height, simplify coordination, and reduce both operational energy and whole-life carbon.
Traditional fan coil units would have compromised the exposed soffit aesthetic and also added significant service complexity. Artus Air provided a low-profile, low-energy alternative that preserved the architectural intent while improving comfort and reducing operational carbon emissions.
Client
Arup
Address
80 Charlotte Street, London
Build Type
Office Retrofit
Developer
Derwent London
Architects
Make
Perkins and Will
MEP contractor
T Clarke
The CAT B retrofit over multiple floors incorporated Artus AR60’s into the heating and cooling solution to create a flexible, comfortable and beautifully coordinated aesthetic for Arup’s London teams.
Standards achieved: BREEAM Excellent | LEED Gold | EPC B
Industry: Engineering, Architecture and Design
Customer type: MEP Consultant
Role: Workplace Experience, Engineering Excellence
Location: London, UK
The retrofit incorporated exposed soffits, tight ceiling zones and a clear architectural vision. Preserving ceiling height was essential in both meeting rooms and open-plan areas.
The Arup HQ needed an indoor air solution that aligned with Arup’s energy and design standards.
By using Artus units, Arup:
“Throughout the design process, the low energy credentials of Artus, combined with its design simplicity and adaptability, made it an obvious choice to incorporate into the 80 Charlotte Street fit-out.”
Iain Moore | Fit-out Services Design Lead
Arup selected the Artus AR60 system for its combination of energy performance, spatial efficiency and design integration.
Artus Air enabled:
Artus units were installed across three floors, including meeting rooms, collaboration areas and the first-floor reception.
Artus helped the project achieve:
The project demonstrates collaboration among manufacturers, engineers, architects, and contractors to protect design quality, reduce carbon emissions, and improve comfort in complex retrofit environments.
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The Trademark ‘Artus’ is registered as GB 3220151.
The following designs are registered: GB 6350052 to GB 6350063 and EM 15052307-0001 to 0012
