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Exterior view of the architectural entrance to a building labeled "TKTS" against a backdrop of a brick building with tall windows.
Leicester Square Ticket Office

Leicester Square Ticket Office

London, England

2014

Client   Westminster City Council
Culture & Leisure
Located on the southern side of Leicester Square in Central London this complex design simultaneously resolves cultural and technical challenges. The structure will house a ticket office and a prominent external performance space for ‘red carpet’ public and promotional events. In addition, it will serve the ventilation requirements for a major underground electricity substation, all within one rhythmically composed building.
A detailed architectural elevation of a cityscape with various buildings and trees, featuring a modern pavilion in front, architecture by MOXON Architects.

The exterior of the ticket office is defined by an array of gently twisting bronze columns that appear to shift and change as you move around it. The columns will also serve an important function given London’s climate: shelter from the rain for external areas for ticketing and information.

A modern building with a unique, wave-like facade stands near a brick building and a larger, classical structure. Trees and sunlight add natural contrast to the urban setting, while people stroll nearby.
Close-up of an abstract, modern architectural design featuring curved, geometric patterns and textured panels in dark tones. The surface reflects subtle lighting, creating a play of shadows and highlights on the structure.
Close-up of a decorative textured metal wall featuring a pattern of vertical, wave-like curves with narrow horizontal ridges. Soft lighting creates shadows and highlights, enhancing the design's depth and dimensionality.

Replacing an existing two-storey structure, the design and purpose of the project was inspired by both the local context and the energy requirements of the West End. The building respects and embraces the adjacent garden at the centre of the square, which is required by statute to provide ‘ornamental pleasure grounds or grounds for play, rest and recreation’.

Cityscape sketch featuring modern and historic buildings, trees, and people, architecture by MOXON Architects.
A modern architectural structure with a wavy, textured facade stands amidst trees. Sunlight casts intricate shadows on the building. People walk nearby, and a historic building with arched windows is visible in the background.
A modern building with tall, curved metal columns and large windows, glowing from interior lights. People are visible inside and outside. The letters TKTS are illuminated on the facade, and trees are in the background.
A modern building with large, arch-shaped windows glowing warmly at night. Inside, people are visible at counters engaging with staff. Outside, a few individuals stand on the walkway, silhouetted against the illuminated interior.
A person stands in front of a modern ticket booth with vertical wooden slats and large windows. The letters "TKTS" are visible on the structure. In the background, a foggy cityscape with tall buildings is partially visible.
A foggy urban scene with a modern pavilion featuring vertical wooden slats. People walk along an empty, wet plaza near large trees and historic buildings. Soft light from the pavilion and streetlights creates a serene atmosphere.
A modern building with vertical metal panels and a TKTS sign stands on a city street. People are nearby, including one looking at the building and another walking away. Across the street are buildings labeled Capital Radio London and Yates.
A vertical sign with illuminated letters reading "TKTS" is mounted on sleek, dark metal panels. In the background, part of a red brick building with decorative window frames is visible.
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A building floor plan with irregular curved edges and surrounding landscape trees, designed by MOXON Architects.
Section drawing of a modern multi-story building with a rooftop terrace and underground levels, surrounded by trees, architecture by MOXON Architects.
A detailed architectural line drawing of an urban plaza with trees, benches, and a central sculpture, with surrounding buildings. Architecture by MOXON Architects.
A line drawing of a building with a large dome, trees in front, and surrounding structures, architecture by MOXON Architects.
A modern metallic sculpture with vertical, wavy panels stands tall against a blue sky. Nearby are contemporary buildings and tree silhouettes, creating a cityscape backdrop.
A modern building with a unique, sculptural facade featuring sleek vertical lines and curves. The structure has a futuristic design and is set against a clear blue sky, with the number "145" visible on it.

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