Leadenhall Building End-of-Trip Facility | Project

Beneath The Leadenhall Building, the experience of arrival has been quietly redefined.

Working within one of London’s most recognisable commercial towers, dMFK Architects transformed previously back-of-house basement space into a considered sequence of end-of-trip facilities. What was once purely functional is now part of the daily rhythm of the building. A place to reset, transition and prepare for the day ahead.

The design is driven by a simple idea. Movement from energy to calm. From the cycle store through to lockers, changing areas and showers, spaces are choreographed to gradually soften. Lighting shifts. Materiality warms. The pace slows. It’s a subtle progression, but one that reshapes how the building is experienced at ground level and below.

Product
Click-on Battens

Material
Timber and Aluminium

Applications
Feature Walls

Sector
Workplace

Architect
dMFK

Location
London, UK

Completion
2025

Photographer
Jack Hobhouse

Material contrast, carefully resolved

Material selection plays a central role in this transition. Timber battens in Spotted Gum introduce warmth and tactility to the more private areas of the facility. Their natural grain and tonal variation bring a sense of calm and familiarity, softening the harder, more functional elements required in high-use environments.

In contrast, the aluminium battens finished in Zeus Territory Red and Grandis timber battens coated in ‘Muscovado’ or ‘Grate Black’ establish moments of clarity and direction. Used within more active zones, the bold powder coat and timber coating introduces visual energy while maintaining durability and consistency across high-traffic spaces.

Together, the palette strikes a balance between performance and atmosphere.

Integrated lighting, designed into the system

Lighting is not treated as an overlay, but as part of the architecture itself.

Integrated within the batten system, linear lighting runs through key zones to reinforce the spatial sequence. It draws people through the facility, subtly guiding movement from arrival to transition spaces, and into more private areas.

Wayfinding is handled with the same level of integration. Directional signage, including arrow indicators, is embedded within the battening itself. Rather than relying on applied graphics, navigation becomes part of the architectural language. Clear, intuitive and consistent with the overall design.

The rhythm of the battens allows light to sit cleanly within the ceiling and wall planes, avoiding visual clutter. Instead of competing elements, light and material work together as a cohesive system that supports both movement and orientation.

Experience the Material Behind the Design

Get a closer look at Sculptform Finishes and see the detail that defines the space.

Designed for performance, built for longevity

End-of-trip facilities carry a unique set of demands. High footfall. Constant moisture. Daily wear.

The design responds with materials that are not only visually refined, but resilient over time. Every element is considered through the lens of long-term performance, ease of maintenance and integration within a live, operational building.

It’s an approach that ensures the space continues to perform well beyond day one, maintaining both its appearance and usability under constant use.

Supporting the modern commute

As active travel becomes central to city life, the role of end-of-trip facilities continues to evolve.

At The Leadenhall Building, this shift is met with a space that supports both function and wellbeing. A facility designed not just to accommodate movement, but to improve it.

It’s a subtle intervention within a complex building. But one that meaningfully improves the overall experience of arrival.

The Leadenhall Building End-of-Trip Facility, London

A Calm Transition Beneath an Iconic Tower

Beneath The Leadenhall Building, the experience of arrival has been quietly redefined.

ProductClick-on BattensMaterialTimber and Aluminium

ApplicationsFeature Walls

SectorWorkplace

ArchitectdMFKLocationLondon, UK

Completion2025

PhotographerJack Hobhouse

Material contrast, carefully resolved

Integrated lighting, designed into the system

Experience the Material Behind the Design

Get a closer look at Sculptform Finishes and see the detail that defines the space.

Designed for performance, built for longevity

Supporting the modern commute

Product Specifications

Grandis Batten Feature Walls

Product

Material

Species

Profile

Mounting

Finish

Acoustic Backing

Aluminium Battens

Product

Material

Profile

Spacings

Track

Finish

Acoustic Backing

Spotted Gum Battens

Product

Material

Profile

Spacings

Track

Finish

Acoustic Backing

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Product
Click-on Battens

Material
Timber and Aluminium

Applications
Feature Walls

Sector
Workplace

Architect
dMFK

Location
London, UK

Completion
2025

Photographer
Jack Hobhouse