Hedgerow
A 48-metre planted oak wall dividing tenant entrances and organising places to meet, work and wait within a Regent’s Place reception.
British Land commissioned Nex to reconfigure the reception of its flagship building at Regent's Place. The building's tenants needed separate entrances, and the reception needed to become a more informal place, somewhere to meet, work and socialise as well as arrive.
A hedgerow divides land, guides movement and holds life. This new oak wall serves the same purpose indoors. Running 48 metres, it weaves through the space, separating the entrances and drawing the shared reception around it. It is made from digitally crafted oak, composed of extruded hexagonal cells whose faceted geometry takes its cue from the angles found in the existing stone and metal finishes. Each cell holds planting, display or lighting, and the cells run in continuous threads along the wall's length.
Planting gives the wall its green depth, casting shadow across the oak, with species chosen for the indoor conditions. Seating and lighting are distributed along the wall, allowing the reception to support informal work and meetings as well as arrival.
