One of the largest commercial office refurbishment schemes to be awarded in 2013, the completed project will deliver over 300,000 square feet of lettable high specification Cat A office accommodation across four buildings.
The scheme will feature a central courtyard with under-croft that makes up the Aldwych Quarter. The refurbishment will sensitively strip out the buildings to shell and core and comprehensively upgrade and modernise the internal space. The project will include installation of new mechanical and electrical services by replacing 14 of the existing lifts and an additional lift to enhance accessibility.
Targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ environmental performance rating, three of the buildings will include significant sustainable design elements. It will include improved insulation and the highly efficient services installation throughout.
All the four buildings will be re-roofed, façades will be cleaned, masonry repairs will be carried out as well as a number of windows will be replaced as part of the external refurbishment. Various architecturally listed elements will also be cleaned, repaired and preserved, including the Bush House portico, staircases and lobby areas.
Space across all four buildings will be reconfigured and rationalised to create a contemporary open plan office layout. The Cat A fit out includes the installation of raised access floors and suspended ceilings, four new high specification reception areas, new cycle facilities, and toilets.
