52-54 St. John Street

This was an interesting speculative development for an Investment company to CAT A. The scheme provided 2000 m² of quality office provision in central London. The careful refurbishment and redevelopment of 52-54 St. John Street resulted in a stepped office block on a sensitive site that responds sympathetically to multiple challenges around the neighboring property, rights of light, and planning restrictions.

To the front section, this project involved the complex refurbishment of the existing building, removal of the roof, demolition of level 5, and reconstruction while adding another level bringing the building up to six stories. To the rear, the whole building was demolished and replaced with a new three-story structure.

The services strategy considered strict limitations on all external plants and, in particular, on the roof. This was overcome with an additional basement service location. Embodied energy has been dramatically reduced by keeping existing elements where possible with thoughtful design and collaboration.