Faber reveals move to Hatton Garden in spring 2023

Faber is moving its premises to The Bindery in Hatton Garden in spring 2023, the fourth location for the company in its 94-year history. 

Mary Cannam, managing director, said the move was “perfectly timed” for the company. “After two years of working primarily from home, we’re reminded how stimulating and enjoyable it is to be working together in person. One of our priorities was to find a communal and collaborative environment for our staff, and The Bindery will enable us to make the most of our working time together in a unique and beautiful space. 

“In planning this move, we wanted a building that was an inspiring place in which to work, but was also more than just a home for the company. We want our building to be a home for our authors, our academy students and our Faber members. Faber has always been at the centre of a rich arts culture and our new home will be a hub for that whole community.” 

The publisher has been at Great Russell Street since 2008. The new premises will be open plan and have accessible outside space including a roof garden. Like Great Russell Street it will house the Faber Academy classrooms, but will also offer the opportunity to create bespoke spaces from scratch. 

The Bindery is built on the site of a book-binding business and will accommodate every department with the exception of the accounts team, who will remain in Faber’s Harlow office. Faber will occupy four floors and its space will be self-contained with a designated reception area. Building work finishes in the summer and the Faber fit-out begins on completion of that work. 

Developer Dorrington PLC and the architects Piercy & Company have renovated the 1930s Art Deco building with attention to period detail, sustainability and wellness. The building overlooks the City of London and some of the historic churches featured in The Waste Land. The garden has been designed by landscape designer Andy Sturgeon with a wide range of plant species and bird nesting boxes providing ecological benefits. 

The new build also exceeds environmental targets by using the very latest in zero-carbon technology, such as low-energy water heating and lighting, photovoltaic panels that convert thermal energy into electricity, 100% green-energy supply and charging points for electric bikes and scooters.