The new 62-storey building, ‘The Market,’ is Europe’s first wellness food hall. The design team’s aim was to emulate London’s tradition of the archaic guilds of the city, whose purpose was to provide welfare to their members, and a place to gather and share ideas.
The design for 22 Bishopsgate seeks to emulate the guild’s noble objectives, encouraging the development of the community while supporting collaboration, well-being, and discovery.
Key features of the 20,000 ft collaboration and wellness market include:
A restaurant and terrace will provide a welcoming place for meetings and gatherings; the terrace has its own bar and relaxed seating.
The Market includes four kiosks that will offer a variety of nutritious and delicious options and highlight a diverse group of future tastemakers.
The Market hub events space will support dynamic programming of music, talks and private events.
Floor-to-ceiling walls, at 20% taller than in a standard market building, give a sense of volume and space.
Triple glazed windows not only increase the energy efficiency of the building but also reduce noise and boost the level of natural daylight by 60%, reducing the need for internal lighting and providing a healthier environment.
Innovative technology creates convenience for residents who want their coffee ready to pick up on arrival, or lunch delivered to their desk.
Key design elements of The Market include:
Artist, Sinta Tantra: British artist of Balinese descent has created a unique installation, Illuminated (2021), which will stretch across seven arches. Sinta Tantra’s immersive site-specific frames the central social space of the building. The work draws inspiration from the rich history of the City of London to inform a contemporary reading of this dynamic new public space. A careful composition of geometric forms suspended in a formal tension creates a sense of harmony and balance, echoing the ethos of wellbeing and creative exchange at the heart of 22 Bishopsgate
Artek Domus chair: Designed in 1946 by Ilmari Tapiovaara which was created as part of a series of furniture for the Domus Academica student housing complex in Helsinki; the style is approachable and comfortable
Maruni Lightwood Stools: by British designer Jasper Morrison and manufactured by Maruni. Visually and physically lightweight stools of near-perfect proportions. Founded in 1928 and based in Hiroshima, Maruni epitomises Japanese design. Their considered blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative industrial techniques results in furniture that is tactile and timeless
675 Robin Day Chair: The main restaurant chair is the fresh revisited design update of the 675 Robin Day Chair which has truly stood the test of time and is one of the most recognised of the 20th century. Originally created in 1952, this Robin Day chair’s most prominent feature is its curved walnut-veneered plywood back.
Communal Tables Tops: Forbo Furniture Linoleum tops of the communal tables which have great Bacteriostatic properties.