Project 2353
Chancery House
Refurbishment and alterations to an existing reinforced concrete and steel-framed 1950s office building above a separate occupied basement domain.
Location
City of London
Client
The Office Group
Architect
dMFK
Status
Complete (2023)
GIA
13,935m²
Feature
Key features
Extending the atrium
The existing 1990s steel-framed atrium was extended both horizontally and vertically.
Introducing new lightwells
New lightwells and feature entrances were created to allow more daylight into the development.
Strengthening the existing structure
The existing structure was strengthened to accommodate local changes in use.
Comparing new build with retrofit
HTS completed a study to analyse the embodied carbon of complete demolition and replacement versus retaining the existing building with alterations.
Constructing above an occupied basement
All works were carried out above an occupied separate basement domain.
Awards
2025
RIBA London Awards
Won
2024
Dezeen Awards
Workplace interior of the year
Won
2024
AJ Architecture Award
Workplace project (up to £50 million)
Won
Photography by Jack Hobhouse, Tom Niven
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