We were tasked with the extraordinary transformation of one of London's most iconic heritage buildings through a comprehensive refurbishment program.
The project encompassed six floors of renovations, creating premium facilities while preserving and enhancing the building's architectural heritage. The transformation delivered spectacular spaces including a magnificent banking hall lounge with grand pillars and sweeping staircase, an elegant domed-ceiling meeting room, contemporary lounges, and a heritage-sensitive reception area. All works were meticulously planned and executed while the building remained fully occupied, requiring careful coordination and phasing to minimize disruption to tenants.
1 Cornhill, part of Argyll's prestigious portfolio since 2000, stands as the crowning jewel in a collection of seven building refurbishments. This property exemplifies the perfect balance between historic preservation and modern sophistication, maintaining its significant architectural character while embracing contemporary workplace needs.
The project delivered exceptional facilities across six floors, preserving and showcasing original architectural features throughout the building. Modern office spaces and meeting rooms were seamlessly integrated alongside state-of-the-art phone booths and amenities, while sophisticated lounge and collaboration spaces were created to enhance the building's historic character. Each area was thoughtfully designed to respect and celebrate the original architecture while providing contemporary functionality.
This landmark project demonstrates our capability to deliver heritage-sensitive renovations to exacting standards. As part of Argyll's seven-building collection, this transformation contributed to winning the Property Week ESG Awards' Commercial Retrofit of the Year, setting new benchmarks for sustainable heritage renovation in London.