The Crick Institute

A strategic biophilic design plan to enhance connectivity and a sense of community within a London workplace

OHD worked alongside the existing design team at Pilbrow & Partners to deliver a strategic biophilic design plan for the ground, first and second floor communal areas of the Crick Institute in London for its planned refurbishment. 

The intention was to create more productive and restorative spaces within the interior and to enhance connectivity and a sense of community between the building's occupants.

Considerations within our report:

  • The Crick Institute ethos and brand
  • The layout of the existing building and available opportunities
  • The spatial layout of the different departments
  • The activity within each department
  • How departments might connect with others
  • OHD created a proposal that sought to weave human centred, wellbeing and biophilic design into a number of aspects, including: 

    • Layout & zoning
    • Materiality  
    • Furniture  
    • Lighting  
    • Planting  

    Want to find out more on how We can bring positive impact to your project?