Occupying much of the third floor of a former sewing machine factory in the heart of Dalston, Shacklewell Lane is the new workplace for Avenues Studio, a leading videography company at the forefront of fashion, music, and arts production. The project's ambition was to create a space that reflected the energy and independence of Avenues' creative teams while remaining flexible, economical and cohesive. 

Avenues operates as a network of semi-autonomous editing teams, each with its own rhythm and focus. This structure, combined with the large 3,300 sq ft floorplate and a tight budget, prompted AH A to pursue an approach rooted in simplicity and adaptability. The resulting plan is open and legible, with wide corridors that act as informal meeting spaces, encouraging communication and collaboration across the studio. 

The design employs standard met-sec framing and painted plasterboard partitions, an intentionally modest palette chosen to allow attention to fall on carefully crafted moments. Each doorset was designed with a generous overlight and deep architrave, introducing proportion, rhythm and variation across the space. These elements lend subtle individuality to each workspace while maintaining the overall calm of the wider office.