Based in London and Somerset, polished concrete trailblazer Lazenby has been the market leader for more than 30 years. With a variety of flooring products, the broadest colour range on the market, and a team of highly skilled master craftsmen, Lazenby excels at pushing the boundaries of bespoke design. The company’s installations have graced the floors of prestige projects, such as the London School of Economics’ new Marshall Building and redevelopments including The Bailey and Camden Lock.
Broadwick Street
When award-winning architect Buckley Gray Yeoman embarked on an ambitious office redevelopment at 68 Broadwick Street, London, it wanted to capture the creative and forward-thinking spirit of the Soho-meets-Carnaby-Street location. With a statement double-height entrance creating that all-important first impression, BGY turned to frequent collaborator Lazenby.
“The architects challenged us to create a completely unique reception space, combining a traditional polished concrete floor with a unique Terrazzo border,” says Lazenby Sales Manager Ben Young. “Broadwick Street is a brilliant example of how you can use the versatility of polished concrete to create some really stunning effects.”
Traditional Polished Concrete
The space features 85-square-metres of Lazenby’s iconic polished concrete in a light-enhancing shade that provides a delicate contrast to the warm timber cladding and contemporary interior design.
“Polished concrete is known for its classic mottled texture,” adds Ben. “Combined with the bright Off White colour, the result is an almost marble-like finish.”
It’s also a pragmatic choice for architects. Durable and hard-wearing with a timeless aesthetic, polished concrete is ideally suited to high-traffic commercial spaces.
Terrazzo Flooring
In addition to traditional polished concrete, Broadwick Street features a stunning Terrazzo border that extends around the curved reception desk, planters and staircase. Totalling 15-square-metres, the Terrazzo is encased in a decadent 6mm brass trim.
“The beauty of Terrazzo,” says Ben, “is that we have complete control over how the finished product turns out.”
After the polished concrete and trims were installed, Lazenby poured a 70mm sub base into the border. At just 30mm deep, the Terrazzo was then fully bonded to the sub base before a one-week curing process and final polish. The concrete has been hand-mixed and lightened to create an almost white background to enhance the bespoke buff aggregate.
A versatile flooring solution
With its unique combination of traditional polished concrete and Terrazzo, the reception area at Broadwick Street exemplifies BGY’s innovative vision.
“It’s always exciting when a client trusts you to transform their vision into a reality,” Ben explains. “This project was particularly exciting as it challenged us to combine two of our products and develop a completely new mix to achieve the desired colour.”
Determined to push boundaries, Lazenby is always on the lookout for new projects, materials and techniques. “We’re currently exploring some impressive new micro cement products. It’s all about anticipating our clients’ needs and building versatility into our product roster. When our knowledge and expertise meet our clients’ vision, anything is possible.”
For more information, please visit the Lazenby website.
