The site, located at the West end of London Wall, accommodated an existing unoccupied office building which sat over an operational Livery Company premises.

The development opportunity was to put back a much larger office building whilst retaining the Livery Company accommodation insitu. In addition, pedestrian link bridges to the Museum of London were to be re-constructed offering an improved access arrangement.

Floor Area: 300,000sq ft
Form of Contract: JCT 98 with Contractor’s Design
Contract Period: 27 months (excl. dems)

Construction of a new 14-storey building over an extended existing single level basement with a steel frame providing a variable structural grid and 2.75m floor to ceiling height. High performance double glazed curtain walling with some fire rated glazing. Pedestrian link bridges providing public access to surrounding areas and access across London Wall.

In completing the development a number of challenges were successfully overcome including:

• The refurbishment and retention of the existing Livery Hall
• Protection and construction around a Scheduled Ancient Monument
• Erection of 2 new pedestrian bridges across London Wall
• The maximisation of area on the site through sweeping facades at the site boundary
• The widening of pedestrian access along London Wall to improve public realm

The project completed in November 2003