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.
Leicester Square Ticket Office

Leicester Square Ticket Office

London, England

2014

Client   Westminster City Council
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 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.

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.

Modern TKTS booth with sleek, vertical architectural design in front of a historic brick building featuring arched windows. The booth's metallic sheen contrasts with the rustic facade behind it.
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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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’.

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.

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