Kings Cross Central Building S2

Sector:  Commercial

Contractor:   Midgard / Atlantic Contracts

Architect:  Weedon Architects

Project Size:  571 Doorsets

Building S2 at London’s King’s Cross is a 12-storey, 23,000m² steel-framed commercial development that has topped out fully let and is targeting a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating. Part of one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes, the project switched from a post-tensioned concrete design to steel to achieve longer spans, fewer internal columns, improved service integration, and greater flexibility for modern office use. The steel frame, supported by a central concrete core and incorporating cellular beams for exposed services, enables architectural features such as cantilevers, set-backs, and two large atriums—both of which can be infilled in the future to create additional office space. With a double-height ground floor, landscaped roof terrace, and adaptable upper plant areas, S2 combines structural efficiency with architectural ambition and forms the first phase of a two-building scheme designed to enhance the public realm at King’s Cross.

Design Overview

Doors:

Formica laminate plain colour range.

Primed doors for on site painting.

Frames / Architraves:

Hardwood primed frame with hardwood architrave.

Fire:

FD30s – FD120s.

Acoustic:

35dB.