Episode 06: Chancery House — From Silver Vaults to Workspaces: The Story of Chancery House

In the sixth episode of That Workplace Experience Podcast, host Dan Moscrop visits Chancery House, a standout retrofit sitting above the London Silver Vaults that redefines how historic buildings can evolve into contemporary workspaces.Download the Workbook and watch the episode to see the spaces in full.Joined by Julian de Metz (DMFK Architects), Dan explores how the project balances heritage with modern intervention—drawing on the building’s rich history, from its origins in 1885 to its unique connection to the Silver Vaults beneath.Together, they discuss the art of working with existing structures, the importance of subtle material palettes, and how thoughtful design can create intuitive, flexible environments that attract diverse occupiers. The conversation also touches on the role of culture in workplace design, the value of “cut and carve” architecture, and how minimal interventions can unlock maximum impact.Video production and camera: Calum LindsayCamera: Miguel Santa ClaraIllustration: Phoebe Gitsham