Refurbishing the existing office building required structural modifications to reimagine the building with an enhanced street presence and improved accessibility.

The ground floor has been transformed with the relocation of the reception entrance and the Costa retail unit. Our team have converted the existing retail unit into a public passageway, which will open into ‘Friars Yard’ and a new hotel entrance to the rear of the building.

The building’s services have received extensive modernisation, as much of the original installation was nearing the end of its life cycle. Various systems were altered, if not entirely replaced, with an updated system in line with today’s technology. 

Following the completion of the reception and enabling works, we negotiated a further phase of Cat A landlord works. This included floor plates on levels 1-7, basement end-of-trip facilities and construction of a rooftop terrace.

The Cat A works involved the strip-out and refurbishing of the lower levels, including the installation of a raised access floor, new ASHP and electrical systems, lighting fixtures, and air conditioning units to ensure a comfortable and efficient working environment. The additional works were undertaken to enhance the building’s overall functionality and attractiveness for the existing and incoming tenants.

The negotiation and completion of these additional works signify a commitment to creating a workplace that promotes employee well-being and sustainability. 

The work has now been extended to include additional floors, bringing the total value of the project to over £18 million.

[Photography by Jonathan Banks]