The Old Bakery is the refurbished headquarters of RDA Architects, located in a historic former bakery from the late 19th century. The renovation carefully preserved original features, including a rediscovered Victorian baker’s oven, while introducing modern elements like skylights and sustainable ventilation. Designed as a flexible workspace, it accommodates meetings, exhibitions, and wellness activities. The project blends heritage with contemporary design, creating a dynamic and inspiring environment.
The front of the shop has been designed to be a flexible space; movable furniture allows the area to be used as a meeting room, gallery or yoga studio. Skylights were added to allow for a greater degree of light to be thrown into the basement whilst Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery systems were installed to improve the air quality. The internal environment is monitored for C02, particulate matters, volatile compounds and general pollution, allowing us to ensure that our workplace is healthy and comfortable.
The furniture throughout is intentionally simple and functional and, although designed on a budget, forms a stunning part of the office. Our new studio framed by the original shopfront contributes to the transformation of the streetscape and thus helping to regenerate this previously forgotten area of East Dulwich.
