Mercury House | Studio Ageli
Seychelles / 2014
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Erected in the mid-19th century on the island of Mahé, Mercury House was rebuilt half a century later for the world’s then largest telecoms company.
The project celebrates both contemporary Creole architecture and Victorian steelwork — with its original Lanarkshire imprints. The design features simple motifs, inspired by the area’s traditional airbricks.
It is a clarified, cohesive space. A terrazzo concourse links staircase and lobby. An atrium, punched through the first floor, breaks the deep plan and ties in the two levels. Exposed columns create a rhythm that is picked up with panelling throughout. Muted on lower levels, materials and colours lighten as you ascend to the bright roof canopy.
Consultants: Atom structural engineers, Proburo MEP engineers, Syntax lighting, Mike Scott/MGS, Nigel Roucou quantity surveying
Contractor: Green Island Construction
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Erected in the mid-19th century on the island of Mahé, Mercury House was rebuilt half a century later for the world’s then largest telecoms company. The project celebrates both contemporary Creole architecture and Victorian steelwork — with its original Lanarkshire imprints. The design features simple motifs, inspired by the area’s traditional airbricks. It is a clarified, cohesive space. A terrazzo concourse links staircase and lobby. An atrium, punched through the...
- Year 2014
- Work finished in 2014
- Status Completed works
- Type Recovery of industrial buildings
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