{"id":493253,"date":"2026-03-24T20:59:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/493253\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:59:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:59:13","slug":"london-charing-cross-landmark-office-to-be-rebuilt-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/493253\/","title":{"rendered":"London Charing Cross landmark office to be rebuilt inside"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Working for developer Bridgemont, the scheme will retain around 90% of the existing Terry Farrell-designed structure and most of the fa\u00e7ade, but rework the building internally and at ground level to bring it up to modern standards.<\/p>\n

Plans include 35,000 sq m of Grade A office space with new outdoor terraces, upgraded amenities and a complete rethink of the ground floor to introduce a more premium mix of retail, food and leisure space.<\/p>\n

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The design also opens up the building at street level, with active frontages and improved daylight aimed at transforming its relationship with Villiers Street.<\/p>\n

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Dingy Villiers Street thoroughfare to be opened up<\/p>\n

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Re-imagined Villiers Street after 1 Embankment Place revamp<\/p>\n

A major sustainability upgrade sits at the core of the project, with targets including a 70% cut in operational energy, all-electric systems, integrated rooftop photovoltaics, and top-tier ratings including BREEAM Outstanding.<\/p>\n

The wider scheme will also improve pedestrian links around the site, but the focus remains on repositioning the building as one of Westminster\u2019s largest retrofit-led workspace opportunities.<\/p>\n

Plans are now out to public consultation ahead of submission for planning.<\/p>\n

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