7-10 Old Bailey Law Courts

Integral Group/Elementa Consulting were consultants for the redevelopment of a site in the City of London on the east boundary of the Old Bailey Law Courts (Listed Building), which stands in the Ludgate Hill Conservation Area. Here, circa 75,000 ft² NLA of new build office accommodation was provided over eight floors, shell and core, with a category A fit out.

Having extensive experience in providing design and feasibility services for Grade l and ll listed landscapes in various sectors such as commercial, hotel and leisure, education, and healthcare; most of which have been in the Central London area; we were well equipped to provide services to this project. We delivered high-quality design when integrating new build elements into an existing listed building landscape; without disrupting the aesthetics and ensuring designs were sympathetic to the local environmental requirements. The team fully understood the challenges faced with such buildings, the spatial challenges of the location, and legislative building regulations.

Commitments to efficiency in air conditioning (exceeding Part L2A) and lighting (compliant with lighting guide LG7) were achieved using variable volume controlled heating and chilled water systems, high-efficiency chillers, and the latest technology lighting controls. Independent electrical and mechanical services were provided to each notional tenanted area, with maximum tenant flexibility for future fit-out. This was facilitated by installation of HVAC commissioning modules, which had the added value of allowing superior and  faster commissioning. Upon the client’s instruction, Elementa Consulting performed BREEAM services later than usual. Despite this, the team still achieved a high standard of BREEAM Very Good.