The first phase of restructuring, completed in 2021, repositioned the asset to project it sustainably into the future, reconciling the expectations of the landlord SFL with the needs of the tenant WeWork.

STUDIOS first redesigned the façade, introducing double-height openings to create a more contemporary expression while enhancing visibility and transparency at the base. The entrance lobby was reworked as a bright, open space in continuity with the surrounding neighborhood.

Heritage elements were restored, inner courtyards were enhanced, and circulation was optimized to improve the flow across floor plates. Finally, the specific requirements of co-working spaces were integrated by significantly increasing capacity through the creation of five additional stair cores.

The lobby was opened up and reconfigured to create a generous space and establish a more natural connection to the double-height glazed atrium. A new “café club” is introduced at the interface between the inner courtyard and the heart of the building, offering a more intimate place for work and social interaction.

In the basement, the auditorium was entirely redesigned to combine performance and comfort within an elegant, warm atmosphere. Its adjoining foyer extends the experience into a lounge-inspired coworking space, featuring bookshelves, velvet finishes, and generous seating, conducive to both work and interaction.

On the upper floors, the floor plates were reworked to achieve a premium positioning while preserving the building’s remarkable heritage features. New horizontal connections enhance the fluidity of circulation.