Lazenby

The Asticus Building is a cutting-edge circular office space in the heart of South West London. The light-filled reception area features 250m2 of our Light Natural polished concrete, meticulously installed to complement a statement feature wall. We worked with Iconic Build and Aukett Swanke to create an innovative curved shuttering system. This allowed us to pour the concrete at a consistent distance from the wall, navigating an intricate curved design that featured metal fins and uplighters — all set within the floor. The concrete also flows into three lift reveals while four electrical floor box lids are infilled — cast at just 20mm thick — for a seamless finish. With sustainability in mind, we installed a 100mm void former to reduce the overall depth of the floor by 50%. This allowed us to halve the amount of concrete and cement required leading to significant carbon reductions. Installation was completed in just one week and handed back to the contractor. We returned at the end of the project for our signature seal and polish, ensuring that the floor achieved +36PTV in the wet — a gold standard anti-slip rating.

When award-winning architect Buckley Gray Yeoman embarked on an ambitious office redevelopment at 68 Broadwick Street, London, it wanted to capture the creative and forward-thinking spirit of the Soho-meets-Carnaby-Street location. With a statement double-height entrance creating that all-important first impression, BGY turned to frequent collaborator Lazenby.“The architects challenged us to create a completely unique reception space, combining a traditional polished concrete floor with a unique Terrazzo border. Broadwick Street is a brilliant example of how you can use the versatility of polished concrete to create some really stunning effects."The space features 85-square-metres of Lazenby’s iconic polished concrete in a light-enhancing shade that provides a delicate contrast to the warm timber cladding and contemporary interior design.Polished concrete is known for its classic mottled texture. Combined with the bright Off White colour, the result is an almost marble-like finish. It’s also a pragmatic choice for architects. Durable and hard-wearing with a timeless aesthetic, polished concrete is ideally suited to high-traffic commercial spaces.In addition to traditional polished concrete, Broadwick Street features a stunning Terrazzo border that extends around the curved reception desk, planters and staircase. Totalling 15-square-metres, the Terrazzo is encased in a decadent 6mm brass trim.After the polished concrete and trims were installed, Lazenby poured a 70mm sub base into the border. At just 30mm deep, the Terrazzo was then fully bonded to the sub base before a one-week curing process and final polish. The concrete has been hand-mixed and lightened to create an almost white background to enhance the bespoke buff aggregate.

Cannon Green’s RC cast in situ polished concrete staircase is an Ocubis project in conjunction with John Robertson Architects (JRA), Civic Engineers and Six Smith Build. Lazenby built and installed the 21m long, 7m high and 7.5m wide (at the top) inverted amphitheater cast in situ Pewter concrete staircase. This staircase was designed by JRA and structurally engineered by Civic Engineers, incorporating BIM modelling due of the intricacies of the reinforcement design. This self-supporting staircase is tied into the structure with a steel stringer to convert the loads and moments down through the steel columns.Lazenby installed traditional formwork to create the stepped soffit that leads up to the inverted amphitheatre steps. Lazenby then installed a false work system (from Ischebeck Titan/Inform UK) enabling the formworkers to create the radius former inverted amphitheatre undercarriage that is visible from the restaurant (Drake & Morgan). The reinforcement was then added to the soffit and steps; the carpenters then added formers and attached nearly 700 DDA studs to the formwork prior to the casting of concrete.Lazenby’s integral-coloured Pewter polished concrete was batched on site into a C32/40 concrete supplied by London Concrete. The project used approx. 24 cubic meters of concrete and 6 tonnes of steel reinforcement. Ground floor to the top landing and seating area is just over 4m high, 21m long and 7.5m wide with 24 shallow risers and 3 functional landings. The first 3m wide step widens to a 7.5m inverted amphitheatre style landing featuring single and double height steps.Lazenby’s 8 master craftsmen were onsite for the duration of this 12-week project. Lazenby won the Cannon Green project based on the ability to deliver unrivalled experience for projects of this scale and magnitude. Engineering from Civic Engineers, design by JRA and experience and know-how from Lazenby’s master craftsmen created a steel and concrete masterpiece of exacting standards.

Hamilton Gallery’s international reputation, required Lazenby’s master craftsmanship, to maintain exacting standards. Over 150m² was installed quickly and efficiently, so that the Gallery remained closed for the shortest period possible.The deceptively simple interior design, features a 100mm Lazenby polished concrete floor throughout. The C35 mix was pumped into the period building, in one day, with concrete lorries arriving at pre-arranged times. Logistics are carefully managed, to avoid delays in the pour and avoid multiple lorries having to park in busy London streets.The floor was installed over 20 years ago and is still there today. However, it now features a lightly exposed aggregate finish, as it was accidentally painted and Lazenby were asked to bring the floor back to its albeit, slightly altered former glory.The floor now features a 'Salt & Pepper' finish with a slight fleck of aggregate showing.

Lazenby were commissioned by AHMM & Mace to install over 5,000m2 of Diamond Polished Concrete flooring to the new Hawley Wharf building within Camden Markets. Due to the incredibly high foot traffic the floor needed to be both resilient and practical. The unusual shape of the building and hundreds of market stalls meant that a tile or slabs would not have been practical and a poured in situ method was the most feasible. Lazenby installed the floors at 100mm deep, the surface was then polished to reveal the aggregate. As many of the floors are open to the elements it was critical that they achieved +36 PTV in the wet as well as having a slight fall towards the perimeter drain. As the building features multiple levels it was critical to the design that the floor finish continued on the multiple staircases within the building. This allowed the space to flow and provides a clear path for visitors to follow and explore.

Lazenby were asked to manufacture 80 completely bespoke pre cast concrete sinks for a new build office block in Kings Cross.The sinks were used in the male and female washrooms throughout all floors of the building. The sizes ranged from a 1900mm double vanity through to a 4 metre long, quintuple sink unit.All the units were cast with tap holes and a cut out for an undermounted bin chute. The joints were carefully placed to run through the cut outs to help make them as discreet as possible.The clients were looking to create a statement piece and so Lazenby created a bespoke blue colour that matched their vision. Multiple samples were created in a variety of shades before the final colour was selected.The durability and flexibility of concrete make it the perfect solution for busy washroom environments.

The nineteenth-century Ox Barn was formerly home to the oxen that once ploughed our fields. State-of-the-art agricultural architecture in its time, the clients worked meticulously to preserve the extensive beams, soaring arches and original Cotswold stone rubble walls.A contemporary counterpoint to the original barn features, our versatile Iron Grey floor beautifully reflects the rich timber while the satin finish smoothly complements the rustic textures. Over 350 m2 of our polished concrete was installed in just one week.Now, it’s a jaw dropping restaurant with a spectacular bar and a seven-and-a-half metre Charvet open kitchen.

The clients wanted a floor that could run continuously throughout. From the kitchen to the garden and pool areas…. even up the stairs. Polished concrete is one of the few materials that can be used to great effect in all of these environments.The effectiveness of the underfloor heating was of great importance to the clients. The use of polished concrete throughout the entire ground floor allowed for maximum efficiency of the underfloor heating by allowing the whole area to have fantastic thermal retention properties. All without having to compromise on style and practicality.One of our most popular shades, Off White is the perfect neutral tone to bring warmth to softer spaces – like the living room and bedrooms – and classic elegance to more functional rooms like the kitchen.The metal stair treads were installed on site ready to be infilled with concrete. We poured approximately 50mm of concrete into the pre-formed tray and then coloured and polished the surface to ensure they were a great match to the adjacent floor.

This jaw dropping project featured Lazenby Light Natural polished concrete floors and cast in situ stairs. The concrete flows from the entrance hallways throughout the ground floor and up the feature staircase to the first floor landing.This 4 week phased project saw the polished concrete floor installed first. The formwork and reinforcement for the staircase was then fixed and built off the floor. Once the stairs had been cast the brass balustrades and handrails were retrofitted to the concrete.This self-supporting concrete architectural feature staircase involved discussions with external engineers who then designed the reinforcement. The complex angles, joins to other structural elements and the sleek elegance was meticulously planned and executed. The polished concrete floor joints carefully designed to enhance the creative charm of this project.Photography by David Butler

With two cats and two dogs, a low-maintenance and stain-resistant floor was non-negotiable in this stylish home renovation.Although our clients loved the polished concrete aesthetic, significant depth issues meant that installation was impossible without removing the entire floor. Such restrictions are common in refurb projects so we introduced our clients to Lazenby MicroLux.MicroLux is a lightweight concrete alternative with a similar luxurious finish to our flagship product. At just 3mm thick, it can be installed quickly and efficiently over existing floors making it ideal for this type of project. Our clients loved the rich and creamy tones of Cotswold Buff, a colour that exudes a sense of peace, calm and tranquility. We installed 40m2 across this contemporary open-plan kitchen and living space, with underfloor heating concealed within the screed. The result is a completely seamless floor and an effortlessly serene interior.

Lazenby’s Henley Buff Polished Concrete floor was laid in a new side and rear extension to this stunning property in Cheshire.A key consideration by the clients was that the polished concrete floor be a very close match to the concrete walls which had been cast by the main contractor. Lazenby provided numerous samples for sign off before the client confirmed Henley Buff as the selected colour.The architects wanted to use industrial materials such as concrete and timber throughout the project but still wanted to achieve a warm and homely environment. This was successfully achieved by a clever use of lighting and subtle tones within the materials.To create an ultra modern, flexible space, the polished concrete floor also extends out to the patio area where it connects seamlessly with the internal flooring

Lazenby were appointed to install almost 4,000m2 of decorative concrete across this fantastic new building which forms part of the UCL campus. The development provides a central hub for over 5,000 students and faculty and was designed with a key focus on sustainable construction methods and materials.As UCL’s single largest building, Marshgate needed a hard-wearing flooring solution with the design potential to live up to the architects’ ambitious 250 million-pound design.With its elegant, exposed aggregate aesthetic and more than enough durability to withstand over 5000 students and faculty members, Diamond Polished Concrete was the perfect choice for the ground floor of this impressive development.We installed 2000m2 in warm Buff Aggregate, sourcing the concrete and aggregate locally to minimise transport emissions. We also mixed 30% GGBS into the concrete to lessen the cement content and we reduced the slab thickness from 150mm to 110mm. Together, these measures saved over 12 tonnes of CO2 compared to CEM1 concrete. Other measures included using a water-based, low-VOC sealant, sourcing recycled spacers, and reducing the size of the steel reinforcements to cut the overall steel content by 56%. This saved 4.7 tonnes of CO2 across more than 2km2 of Diamond Polished Concrete flooring.Two central staircases were also required to have a matching finish as the reception floor. Lazenby produced pre cast concrete treads with an inset nosing which were installed over a steel structure. The treads were manufactured at our Somerset factory using the same aggregate and concrete mix to blend seamlessly with the Diamond Polished Concrete ground floor and the upper-level topping system.The upper floors feature more than 2500m2 of an innovative ultra-thin polished concrete alternative — a material that produces up to 90% less CO2 emissions than traditional concrete whilst still providing the look and durability of polished concrete.