Transformative refurbishment of an existing office building into a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Oxford

OneWelbeck Oxford

Location: Oxford
Local Authority: Oxford City Council
Size: 35,500 sqft
Planning Consultant: Savills
Healthcare Architects: Murphy Phillips Architects
Structural Engineer: Clegg Associates
Acoustics Consultant: Ramboll
Sustainability: Ramboll
Project Management: Coreus Group
Arboricultural Consultant: Ligna Consultancy Ltd
Transport Consultant: Caneparo Associates
Ecology and Biodiversity: MKA Ecology

We’re excited to share that planning has been granted for the comprehensive refurbishment of an existing office building in Oxford, to create a calming healthcare environment for OneWelbeck’s new acquisition. Following our successful delivery of OneWelbeck Phase I and Phase II London headquarters, we are working closely with the client to expand and establish a unique identity that will seamlessly carry through all future OneWelbeck sites.

Key objectives:

  • Transform the building to reflect Welbeck’s premium offer and brand
  • Improve the thermal performance of the building and reduce running costs
  • Improve the way-finding and entrance sequence to the building
  • Create a strong visual identity commensurate with Welbeck’s brand

Our commitment to innovation and precision, demonstrated in the previous phases, continues to drive this project forward.

Read more about our experience in healthcare

As we progressed with the design of OneWelbeck’s new healthcare centre in Oxford, we focused on creating spaces that feel calm, welcoming, and thoughtful – an evolution of the identity we established at OneWelbeck Phase I and Phase II London headquarters.

Every detail has been carefully considered to enhance the patient experience. From timber panelling to warm materials, each choice was made to ensure the interiors feel approachable and comfortable.

In the Oxford centre, we adapted OneWelbeck’s clean and modern aesthetic to reflect the local palette of materials. One key element we carried through was the bespoke geometric flooring pattern introduced in London. In Oxford, we reinterpreted it with lighter tones to complement the softer timber finishes we proposed carried throughout the spaces. The use of natural light, privacy screens, and soft furnishings further softens the clinical setting, making the space feel more personal and less formal – qualities we believe are essential in healthcare design.

Additionally, we looked to standardise key design components, ensuring they can be easily adapted and transferred to future centres. This approach not only maintains a cohesive brand identity but also allows for efficient scalability as OneWelbeck continues to expand.