Project Feature shared by : Area
Area collaborated with Lendlease on The Turing Building at Stratford Cross, delivering the reception experience and Level 21 shared workspace and business lounge within one of London’s most progressive new commercial developments. The project forms part of Lendlease’s wider Stratford Cross masterplan and represents a new approach to multi-tenant workplace environments, where hospitality, wellbeing and flexibility are integrated into the core building offer.
The Turing Building is a 21-storey, next-generation commercial office building designed to support modern ways of working through flexible space, collaboration areas and shared amenities. Located next to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the building sits within a rapidly developing business and cultural district, positioning it as a destination workplace rather than a traditional office building.
Area was appointed to design the ground floor reception, including a curated café and library space, as well as the entire Level 21 amenity floor, known as Lounge TwentyOne. The brief was to create hospitality-led environments that would elevate the tenant experience and provide spaces that support collaboration, focus and community across the building’s occupiers.
The reception space was designed to feel more like a hotel lobby than a corporate entrance, using natural materials, warm lighting and refined finishes to create a welcoming first impression. Timber, stone and layered lighting were used to create a calm and sophisticated environment that reflects the building’s premium positioning and sets the tone for the wider workplace experience.
Level 21, Lounge TwentyOne, acts as the social and collaborative heart of the building. The space includes bookable boardrooms, flexible event space, lounges, breakout areas, touchdown workspaces, mindfulness rooms and two fully equipped bars. A landscaped rooftop terrace provides outdoor space for tenants, offering views across London and the Olympic Park. The design focused on creating a hospitality-driven environment that encourages connection and interaction between tenants while providing a variety of work settings.
Materiality and colour were carefully considered throughout the project, with rich tones, marble surfaces, timber finishes and layered lighting used to create a refined but comfortable atmosphere. The design frames the panoramic views from the upper floor and creates a series of spaces that feel more like a members’ club or hotel lounge than a traditional office amenity floor.
Sustainability and wellbeing were also central to the project and the wider building design. The Turing Building has achieved BREEAM Outstanding certification and is targeting WELL Gold, reflecting its focus on environmental performance and occupant wellbeing. The building is designed to be net zero carbon in operation and supports flexible occupation and future workplace needs.
The project demonstrates how landlord amenity spaces can become a key differentiator in attracting tenants and building workplace communities. By combining hospitality design principles with flexible workspace and shared amenities, Area helped create a workplace environment that supports collaboration, wellbeing and experience-led working.
The Lendlease Turing Building project by Area was shortlisted for Smart Workplace of the Year at the 2026 Workplace Design Awards, recognising the project’s innovative approach to shared workplace environments, technology integration and experience-led design.