Project Description:
Commercial Office
Redevelopment with shell retail to Ground and Lower Ground floors

Client:
St. Martins Property Investments Limited

Clients Representative:
St. Martins Property Corporation Limited

Architect:
Michael Aukett Architects

Structural Engineers:
Bunyan Meyer & Partners Limited

Building Services Engineer:
Hilson Moran Partnership Limited

Rider Hunt Duties:
Cost Consultancy
Planning Supervision

Main Contractor:
Carillion National Building

Contract Value:
£56,200,000

Form of Contract:
Client bespoke Form based on the ACA Form of Building Agreement

G.I.A.:
26,850 m2

Contract Duration:
26 Months

High quality 8 storey headquarters building completed to Developer’s Category “A” standard for open plan offices with A1 and A3 retail on ground and lower ground floors. Situated on the southern portion of an island site at the junction of Cheapside, St Martins Le Grand and Foster Lane in the heart of the City of London overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral.

The works included the demolition of existing buildings, deepening of existing Basements with extensive temporary propping works and de-watering, post tensioned reinforced concrete frame and predominantly glass elevations with stone spandrels. The South elevation has an active triple glazed façade. The building has an extensive green roof, four pipe fan coils and cooling towers.

The works were tendered on a two stage basis with the Contract being awarded on a bespoke Design and Build Contract with novation of the design team.