08/08/2025
Marmadukes at Henderson’s: A Concept – Part 2
Studio Jim’s approach embraced the factory-like essence of the Henderson’s building - echoing Sheffield’s industrial legacy with angular rooflines and blackened façades - while drawing on the material language of traditional Danish cabins.
Working closely with , the design celebrates structural honesty with a new exposed steel skeleton that holds the building together. At ground level, concrete, steel, and tile nod to the building’s industrial past, while warm timber and Nordic plywood bring softness and intimacy.
A bold steel mezzanine and staircase unlock the height of the space, and timber-clad “factory cabins” house the operational core - kitchen, toilets, and storage - all connected by a glazed atrium. At the heart, a curved steel counter anchors the café, ready to serve and roast.
Outside, a multi-level courtyard garden reimagines the arrival: rich planting, all-season seating, and an accessible entrance make the space more welcoming and inclusive.
The result is a space that bridges heritage and modernity, industry and hospitality, Sheffield and Scandinavia - without ever resorting to cliché.
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