# Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornerstone-project References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/02/26/ahmm-coliving-barbican-cornerstone-london/) & [ahmm](https://www.ahmm.co.uk/)  Developer [HUB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone) works with investor Bridges Fund Management to showcase their upcoming plans in the form of the Cornerstone project. This will transform an office building in London from the 50s into a [co-living residential space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelmead) dubbed Cornerstone. It will be designed by Allfor Hall Monaghan Morris and notably, the resident is on the edge of the Barbican estate. Due to the location, the architecture of the Barbican will be one of the main design influences. [Allford Hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-fifth-westbourne-park) Monaghan Morris director Hazel Joseph states, "Building on the success of our previous London projects with HUB, we are joining forces again to transform an underloved office building in the heart of the city." He continues "The architectural approach has been carefully considered, responding sensitively to the much-loved Barbican context, completing the northern frontage of the estate." Image Credit: HUB and Bridges Fund Management ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Barbican-inspired Architecture:** Exploring architectural designs influenced by the iconic Barbican estate for future projects. - **Co-living Residential Transformation:** Innovating office buildings into modern residential spaces to meet changing housing demands. - **Urban Redevelopment Collaboration:** Fostering partnerships between developers and investors to revitalize city landscapes with multifunctional spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate Development:** Adapting traditional office buildings into contemporary living spaces to cater to evolving urban preferences. - **Architecture and Design:** Integrating elements of historical landmarks like the Barbican estate to inspire innovative building renovations. - **Investment Management:** Leveraging collaborations with developers for sustainable urban transformations that blend residential and commercial interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Headquarter-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayes-park-central.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Hybrid London Townhouse Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spparc.md) - [Flexible Stay Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-fifth-westbourne-park.md) - [Courtyard Rental Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendover.md) - [Converted Office Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roca.md) - [Urban Infill Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuozzo-company.md) - [Private Club-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-residential-block.md) - [London-Inspired Vibrant Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-office.md)