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Project 2952

St Giles Quarter

A mixed-use development in London’s West End comprising a new 19-story commercial office building, three new residential buildings, and the refurbishment of several historic buildings.

Location London Borough of Camden
Client Simten
Architect DSDHA
Status On site
GIA 32,516m²

Key features

Complex site above tunnels

A mix of piled and spread foundations are used to support the buildings above the underlying Post Office tunnels

Basement retention and strengthening

The existing double-storey basement is being retained and strengthened

Highway design

The development prioritises pedestrian movement, safety, and comfort. Linking Shaftesbury HSZ, supporting modal shift and connectivity

Low carbon concrete mixes

A ternary blend incorporating limestone fines into the concrete mix is proposed, reducing reliance on GGBS