Alcuin Partners

Alcuin Partners, a London-based financial services firm, partnered with DENTON to deliver a high-end office fit out at 75 Knightsbridge Gate. The client required a premium, client-facing office environment that reflected their brand, supported business growth and enhanced employee experience.

The project combined workplace design, interior fit out and office furniture solutions within a heritage building. DENTON focused on delivering a responsible office design that balances high-performance workspaces with sustainable, ethical and efficient use of materials and lighting, while preserving the building’s traditional character.

Delivering a contemporary office fit out in a historic London property required a considered approach. Key project challenges included:

• Preserving original heritage features while delivering a modern workplace
• Designing a high-performance office space within an existing building layout
• Maximising natural light in office environments across a deep floorplate
• Creating a strong client-facing front-of-house experience
• Delivering a design and build fit out that embodies responsible office design principles within a 12-week programme
• Meeting rooms and conference spaces positioned within the building’s historic rooms
• Open-plan office space located in lighter, modern areas to support collaboration and productivity
• A cohesive neutral material palette applied throughout, using sustainable and responsibly sourced finishes where possible
• Client meeting rooms
• A dedicated breakout and refreshment space
• Clear wayfinding and spatial flow
• 4,000 sq ft office fit out completed within a 12-week design and build programme
• 100 percent of workstations benefit from natural daylight and external views
• Improved space utilisation and workplace efficiency through strategic zoning
• Enhanced employee wellbeing and engagement through daylight, open-plan design and sustainable materials
• A premium client-facing office environment that demonstrates the principles of responsible office design

DENTON adopted a light-touch office design strategy, ensuring minimal intervention to the building’s structure while improving functionality, wellbeing and sustainability. The workspace was carefully zoned to align with business needs and architectural character:

To improve both workplace wellbeing and environmental responsibility, internal glazing systems and half-height partitions were introduced, allowing natural light to flow through the office and reduce reliance on artificial lighting.

The completed office fit out creates a seamless integration of heritage architecture and contemporary, responsible office design.

The front-of-house area has been refined to create a professional and welcoming arrival experience, including an open-plan workspace maximises daylight, with all desks positioned to benefit from views through large arched windows. A layered office lighting strategy further supports responsible office design, combining warm lighting in heritage spaces to enhance atmosphere and bright, energy-efficient task lighting in open-plan zones.

Carefully selected office furniture balances timeless design, sustainability and functionality, supporting flexible working while complementing the building’s character.

The London office fit out delivers a high-performance, future-ready workspace that aligns with both business and sustainability goals: 

• 4,000 sq ft office fit out completed within a 12-week design and build programme
• 100 percent of workstations benefit from natural daylight and external views
• Improved space utilisation and workplace efficiency through strategic zoning
• Enhanced employee wellbeing and engagement through daylight, open-plan design and sustainable materials
• A premium client-facing office environment that demonstrates the principles of responsible office design

• Retained heritage details, including cornices, dado rails and wall panelling
• Glass office partitions to maximise light flow and visual connectivity
• Minimal structural alterations, preserving the integrity of the building
• Integrated workplace lighting design combining energy efficiency and wellbeing
• High-quality, sustainable and timeless office furniture solutions with subtle accent colours