Over the past decade, Peldon Rose and XTX Markets have grown side by side. What began as an early design and build collaboration in Mayfair has evolved into a deep, trusted partnership, forged through ambition, mutual respect, and a shared belief in the power of exceptional environments to support extraordinary people.
As XTX Markets scaled from its inception through sustained, world‑leading growth, Peldon Rose was proud to support that journey as design and build partner, from the early days in Mayfair to its strategic relocation to King’s Cross. Now firmly established as one of the world’s most influential technology districts, King’s Cross places XTX shoulder to shoulder with the biggest names in global innovation.
That history, those relationships, and the trust built over years of close collaboration gave Peldon Rose the enviable qualification of being appointed once again as XTX Markets’ design and build partner. This time, the brief was to create a best-in-class wellbeing amenity.
Following a series of highly successful design and build projects at its King’s Cross headquarters, XTX Markets once again partnered with Peldon Rose. This enduring relationship is built on delivery excellence, personal trust, and a deep understanding of how XTX works, grows, and invests in its people.
This time, XTX set out to create the best gym in London, a private, members’ club style environment exclusively for employees, designed to elevate wellbeing, performance, and everyday experience.
The vision was immersive and holistic, with a hospitality‑led arrival featuring a bar and lounge flowing into a spa zone incorporating sauna and ice bath, topped by a fully equipped gym and treatment rooms above.
The result is a standout destination located on the ground floor of the R7 building, a sophisticated, multi‑layered wellness environment offering employees space to train, relax, socialise, and escape. It stands as a truly unique amenity in the London workplace market, redefining what employer‑led wellbeing can be.
The brief was ambitious, to deliver a space that enhances employee wellbeing, supports continued growth, and reflects XTX Markets’ position as a leading employer that sincerely invests in its people.
Peldon Rose translated this vision seamlessly from concept through to delivery. The long‑standing relationship enabled confident decision‑making, speed, and alignment throughout, resulting in a multifunctional, experience‑led wellness suite that balances high energy with calm and restoration.
The layout is zoned by purpose. The ground level hosts social, lounge, and event spaces that are welcoming, flexible, and hospitality‑led. Upper levels house the gym and treatment rooms, providing focused environments for training and recovery.
Sustainability was integral to both the design intent and the build strategy.
Material selections prioritised durability and environmental responsibility, including FSC‑certified engineered timber flooring and low‑VOC finishes throughout. Lighting is delivered via fully programmable LED systems, reducing energy consumption while allowing the ambience to evolve throughout the day.
As part of the build, Peldon Rose delivered a comprehensive mechanical and electrical upgrade, replacing traditional gas‑based systems with a fully electric solution. High‑efficiency heat pumps and electric water heaters significantly reduce operational carbon impact, ensuring the wellness experience is supported by responsible, future‑ready infrastructure.
The team wove brand identity throughout the space, expressed through refined detailing and premium finishes. The result feels unmistakably XTX while evoking the elegance, warmth, and intimacy of a private members’ club.
From arrival, the experience is carefully choreographed. Guests are welcomed by a hospitality bar crowned by a striking feature light suspended above a marble island. A curved mirror behind the bar echoes the island’s form, referencing Art Deco geometry where curvature is a defining motif.
Moving through the space, a bespoke fish tank housing a branded miniature submarine creates a moment of intrigue, drawing you towards an elegant staircase. At its base sits a subtle detail, Morse code spelling out the company’s name, a nod to the mathematical and coded references woven throughout XTX’s workplaces.
Above, the gym itself sets a new benchmark in workplace wellbeing.
Delivered by Peldon Rose as part of the end‑to‑end design and build programme, the gym functions as a true self‑care hub. It includes dedicated areas for boxing, Pilates, and yoga, alongside state‑of‑the‑art fitness equipment.
A dynamic digital ceiling installation depicting a glowing moon and star constellations presides over the yoga and boxing spaces, creating a dramatic atmosphere. A striking artwork celebrating the late, great Muhammad Ali anchors the space.
Changing rooms are designed to feel more spa than gym, light‑filled, calm, and refined. Composite marble finishes, soft colour palettes, and ambient lighting enhance the sense of escape, while natural daylight floods the perimeter. Ice baths, saunas, and dedicated massage rooms complete the experience, offering employees a resort‑like retreat at any time of day.
This project represents more than an exceptional gym. It is the result of a 10‑year design and build partnership founded on trust, collaboration, and shared ambition.
Together, Peldon Rose and XTX Markets have delivered an unrivalled workplace experience, innovative in concept, meticulous in execution, and emotionally engaging throughout. In a city saturated with conventional gyms, this project stands apart, redefining wellbeing and setting a new benchmark for what is possible when long‑standing relationships are paired with bold vision and seamless delivery.
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