A Flight to Quality

The future of offices? It’s one of the big topics of conversation in real estate right now. Through all the debate, one thing seems certain – there will be a flight to quality. The office developments that thrive will need to offer more than our homes.

They’ll need to be places people want to be. Places that ignite connection and creativity. Places that shout ‘sustainability’ to their (green) roof tops. This is what Trilogy does best. Our refurbishment scheme at Republic showcased how using timber could transform two tired office blocks into a vibrant campus – home now to businesses, universities and community projects.

Our project partner, Richard Hywel Evans of Studio RHE explains:

‘Timber is the defining material used throughout to unify the two buildings and connect them to the outdoor masterplan space in a holistic way. It has created warm and attractive internal public spaces while at the same time increasing the lettable office space without the need for additional work to the foundations. The use of exposed timber fosters a naturally biophilic environment. Industry research shows that access to nature and natural materials such as timber increase positivity, reduce stress and improve long term health. Natural and sustainable workplaces also tend to lease more quickly than more traditional working environments, increasing value for the client.’

Republic was awarded “Commercial Project of the Year” in the Structural Timber Awards in 2018. Read the full case study below.

https://www.trada.co.uk/case-studies/the-republic-masterplan-east-india-dock-london/