Music and media making is at the core of the Halley, a co-working space along a Haggerston canal in London with flexible working for up to 60 people, meeting rooms, break out spaces, music studios and production suites.

The Halley is named after the English astronomer, Sir Edmond Halley, who was born in Haggerston and first spotted Halley’s comet while marvelling at the stars and celestial bodies to calculate their orbits. The comet named in his honour is a rare sight – it only sweeps past earth every 76 years – and this serendipitous occurrence is the idea behind the workspace where – when the stars align – likeminded artists meet to create something entirely unique.

Drawing on the expertise of our interior and design teams, we worked closely with AEI Group to deliver a cohesive brand experience that runs from signage to furnishings, developing a space that is inspirational and functional with media production as its priority. 

Rooting a building and brand in the history of its location is integral to a richly authentic space, which is why we built the brand name and identity around Haggerston’s heritage. The Halley logotype has an evolving form; fragments can be made using the ‘generator’ which is based on the points on a compass, N, S, E and W, and these can be joined together to make interesting graphic shapes. 

The idea for the interior was inspired by creating a central hub from which the workspaces radiate and circulate – much like a solar system itself. A constellation light fitting hangs from the centre of the space and music is referenced in the eggbox shaped ceiling panels synonymous with cladding in recording studios. 

A warm palette of natural shades in a variety of materials and an injection of greenery creates a contemporary space with a relaxed feel. Since opening in 2020, the Halley has been a popular workspace with a strong community, initiating the conception of several new businesses.