Sidley Austin London headquarters reception seating
Sidley Austin London headquarters reception
Sidley Austin London cafe space
Sidley Austin London cafe space
Sidley Austin London ping pong table amenity
Sidley Austin London library room
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Sidley Austin London

London, United Kingdom

Following 16 years in a previous location, Sidley Austin’s new London headquarters represents a bold stride towards the future for legal firms, in a workspace that occupies the top eight floors of 70 St Mary’s Axe – a state-of-the-art, iconic building. Gensler was tasked with creating a space which would marry Sidley Austin’s brand identity and focus on quality and heritage, with a forward-looking and progressive workspace, in keeping with its strikingly modern new building.

The headquarters design features a modern use of timber throughout, offset by brass accents, which reference local craft companies and the workplace’s industrial context. A variety of different fabrics and materials pay homage to the local guilds, which manufactured uniforms for the guard. This influence informs the colour palette, which is a sophisticated and urbane tonal spectrum of navy, slate grey, and greens.