275 Grays Inn Road
Transforming hidden structure into bold identity
At Grays Inn Road, Bywater reimagined an overlooked block by uncovering and celebrating its striking brutalist concrete ceilings, transforming hidden structure into bold identity. These pre-cast forms inspired a cohesive brand narrative across the building’s common areas and marketing.
Exceptional connectivity and character
Grays Inn Road offers a prime central London location with exceptional connectivity and character. Positioned between King’s Cross, Clerkenwell and Midtown, it sits at the intersection of legal, creative and tech districts, making it ideal for forward-thinking occupiers. With easy access to major transport hubs, vibrant local amenities and a rich architectural heritage, the area blends convenience with culture. Its proximity to leading universities, innovation centres and global businesses adds to its appeal, making Grays Inn Road a strategic choice for those seeking both profile and potential in the capital.
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A Carbon Sensitive Office Refurbishment in King’s Cross
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Carbon Savings
Carbon-sensitive
By retaining as much of the existing fabric as possible, we delivered the building back to the market for a carbon cost of only 57kgCO₂e/m² compared to a new-build budget for a conventional building of c. 1,000kgCO₂e/m².
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Current Projects
A six-storey, 63,250 sq ft office building with a timber structure that locks away c. 60 years of tenant operating emissions, setting a new standard for sustainable workspaces.
20,000 sq ft of premium office space over seven bright floors. A shining example of historic architecture, expertly reimagined for the future, including two all-new timber floors.
A place for change-makers. An iconic block reimagined for today in a transformative location in the centre of Glasgow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bywater develops and refurbishes best-in-class, low-carbon commercial workspaces that combine architectural excellence with environmental responsibility. We prioritise mass-timber construction, healthy indoor environments and regenerative design so our offices actively contribute to net-zero goals.
Our offices are designed to meet the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard and the 1.5°C pathway. They feature low embodied and operational carbon, resilience to climate risks, and adaptable spaces that support evolving ways of working, including the needs of tech and AI-driven occupiers.
We specialise in timber-led repositioning and refurbishment. Projects such as 35 Fountain Street (Manchester), 123 Golden Lane and McLellan Works retain existing structures where possible, add low-carbon timber elements, improve energy performance and create modern, healthy workplaces.
Occupiers enjoy lower running costs, superior indoor air quality, natural materials, excellent daylight, and buildings that support wellbeing and productivity. Many of our schemes also incorporate green lease clauses so landlords and tenants collaborate on ongoing carbon reduction.
We design flexible, high-performance buildings with robust infrastructure for technology, edge computing and smart systems. Combined with our focus on green credentials, this ensures our workspaces remain attractive and relevant for the next generation of businesses.