10 Devonshire Square
Architecture & Design
Office
WeWork is an organisation that specialises in developing and supplying beautiful, shared workspaces with a difference. Beyond the physical office, they design their buildings to provide a real community and a place to work. They are unconventional, unafraid to push boundaries, and work hard to create innovative workspaces with unique designs and facilities.
WeWork has recently undertaken the refurbishment of 6,290 square feet of commercial office space in the City of London, at 10 Devonshire Square. Working with a rapid design and construction process, decisions had to be made quickly using materials that fit their timeline.
Part of the project involved supplying heating and cooling to the co-working space’s occupants, and WeWork approached Artus for its expertise in this field.
Key drivers for WeWork were time, space and aesthetic. They required an air conditioning system that delivered excellent thermal comfort and integrated seamlessly with the building’s aesthetic. They also wanted a solution that could be easily installed and maintained with minimal disruption to office users.
Having reviewed and rejected more typical solutions, WeWork turned to Artus. After a detailed consultation, Artus was chosen as the new WeWork system.
Client
WeWork
Address
10 Devonshire Square
Build Type
Office Retrofit
Developer
Derwent
Architects
Make | Perkins and Will
MEP contractor
T Clarke
80,408
KG
Whole life carbon saved by using Artus units compared to traditional FCU’s
163
Flights
Whole life carbon saving equivalent in flights from London to NYC
44,153
KG
Operational carbon emissions saved by using Artus units compared to traditional FCU’s
219,668
Miles
whole life carbon equivalent in miles driven in a car
“A reduced visual impact compared to conventional fan coil units celebrates the industrial aesthetic whilst the granularity and localised zone control serve to improve WeWork’s member comfort and future flexibility.”
Ross Milner | WeWork Head of Engineering
The initial proposal for air conditioning at WeWork’s 10 Devonshire Square project was a standard fan coil unit, but this system didn’t meet all their requirements and was proving to be expensive, both in terms of installation and energy costs. WeWork explored alternatives and invited Artus to work with them to assess their requirements. Artus made a detailed, bespoke recommendation, taking into account installation speed, design, and cost factors.
The new Artus unit moves away from a typical fan coil unit. A unique product that works well in the smallest and most awkward of spaces, fitting neatly into the ceiling space, concealed or exposed, and has the advantage of a ‘plug and play’ installation.
With no secondary ductwork or diffusers and integrated control valves, installation is simplified and on-site labour requirements are significantly reduced.
Looking beyond installation, Artus is a ‘self-access’ unit: the fascia is hinged and can be opened for cleaning and maintenance, eliminating the need for access panels and minimising inconvenience to office space occupants.
“The installation of the Artus units at 10 Devonshire Square has really enhanced the building.”
Ross Milner
Head of Engineering for UK & Ireland
Wework
Artus is a quiet, low-energy, self-contained unit that gives perfect, even heating and cooling distribution. Aesthetically pleasing, it works well within the building as an exposed unit.
This, combined with competitive capital and running costs, made it the perfect option for WeWork’s project.
A total of 324 Artus units were installed at 10 Devonshire Square, providing an industrial-looking heating and cooling system and a near-bespoke service for its users.
Explore our other projects where our air conditioning solutions have been used to lower carbon use and create comfort.
This product is protected by the following patents and other pending patent applications:
The Trademark ‘Artus’ is registered as GB 3220151.
The following designs are registered: GB 6350052 to GB 6350063 and EM 15052307-0001 to 0012
