The Solution
Taking a sustainable and conservation-first approach, we enabled this historic building to function as a contemporary office by completing a rear extension, extensive mechanical, electrical and joinery works, and reconfiguration of basement areas to facilitate the provision of new amenities.
The Challenge
In the heart of Clerkenwell and built in 1697, the property is within the Charterhouse Square Conservation Area, overlooking 14th Century monastic buildings. This project represented an opportunity to restore it in a sensitive manner while undertaking complicated works including lowering the basement slab.
2000
m²'The Impact
The retrofit of the 300-year-old rooms recaptured their original essence while making the building work for the next generation. The extended space offers fantastic, fully-equipped conferencing facilities and can now adequately fulfil the needs of a modern office.
