About
Hines and ‘Perspective – Art in Architecture’ commissioned the People’s Picture to create a new site-specific artwork for their new London Headquarters, Grainhouse located in Covent Garden.
Artwork
This artwork is made up of over 2,500 images that tell the collective history of Hines and Grainhouse, with a special focus on themes of people, places and sustainability. Images were meticulously selected by the artist from the Hines archive comprising over 50,000 images. The final artwork is composed of over 2,500 individual images one from every Hines project highlighting staff and people in each window.
Archives
Building on a rich industrial heritage, you’ll discover layers of character and charm within Grainhouse’s lovingly restored brick walls. The surrounding streets have seen more than their share of history; Covent Garden took centre stage as London’s most fashionable entertainment district. Architectural plans show the arrival of Watkins & Simpson Ltd seed merchants’ new HQ at Grainhouse.
“Crafted as a testament to Hines’ presence in Europe, this photographic mosaic is part of our European corporate headquarters in Covent Garden.
It is a stunning piece that serves as a conversation starter for both employees and visitors, inviting them to explore the thousands of individual images of our people and assets which are intricately woven into its design. It was a pleasure to collaborate with Helen and her team and we are extremely happy with striking collage.”
Hines Europe
Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 30 countries. Hines manages a portfolio of high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office, and mixed-use strategies.
To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com
Warehouse meets workspace. In the heart of Covent Garden, Grainhouse provides seriously stylish workspace with bags of character. Expansive and flexible office floors packed full of features are complemented by a versatile reception area, outstanding end-of-trip facilities, and a beautifully landscaped roof terrace. If you’re searching for wow-factor workspace that will attract talent and support your brand culture, then look no further. 6,674 sq ft of world-class office space remaining 2,000 – 7,000 sq ft of characterful restaurant, well-being, and retail opportunities