90 De Beauvoir Road
THE BENYON ESTATE
Since securing planning permission in February 2023 we have been working with a team of specialists to adapt and restore Herbert Gibb’s old furniture factory.
The 4 story building has been given a new lease of life and host multiple contemporary businesses.
Proposed external visual
Herbert Gibbs, the original occupant, trained as a cabinet maker and founded his furniture factory in the 1920’s
They pioneered furniture part of the British government’s second World War utility scheme.
Long section showing new lightwell and staircase
The new timber staircase, improves circulation and encourages interactions between tenants.
The palette of materials was intentionally llimited to natural timber and black painted fittings.
