The Proposed Development
The applicant is committed to delivering a high-quality upgrade and extension of the existing building, providing exceptional office accommodation to attract and meet the needs of discerning occupiers in this part of the central business district. In doing so, the applicant wishes to create a lasting legacy, retaining and improving the existing building for the future.
The existing building structure and exterior will be retained with the exception of the top set-back storey and rooftop plant. Internally, the building will be comprehensively refurbished, with space reconfigured to create high-quality office accommodation to meet modern occupier requirements in terms of sustainability credentials, provision of agile working and socially interactive spaces, to include
a remodelled reception area to the ground floor.
The proposed extension will replace the fourth floor whilst creating one additional floors (Floors 5). In addition, an attractively designed roof terrace is proposed for use by occupiers and visitors of the building.
Basement Level
Within the basement of the building, there will be reconfiguring of the core (creating a Fire Fighting Core including additional Fire Fighting Lift and relative services); reconfiguration of the office space, creating a connection to the ground floor unit, new services, ceiling and floors. External space (lightwell) will be refurbished and commuter facilities relocated to the ground floor. There will also be improvement in the external thermal elements (e.g. external doors and windows).
Existing Basement Floor Plan
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Proposed Basement Floor Plan
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Ground Floor Level
The core will be reconfigured to create a Fire Fighting Core, including additional Fire Fighting Lift and relative services. There will also be reconfiguration of the office space, creating a connection to the basement unit, new services, ceiling, floors, improved commuter facilities, together with reconfiguration and relocation of reception space, with the addition of a business lounge, and improvement of external thermal elements (e.g. external doors and windows).
Existing Ground Floor Plan
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Proposed Ground Floor Plan
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First Floor to Third Floor Levels
The core will be reconfigured to create a Fire Fighting Core, including additional Fire Fighting Lift and relative services. There will be a refurbishment of the office space, including services, ceiling, floors and improvement to external thermal elements (e.g. windows).
Existing First Floor Plan
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Proposed First Floor Plan
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Existing Second Floor Plan
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Proposed Second Floor Plan
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Existing Third Floor Plan
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Proposed Third Floor Plan
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Fourth Floor Level
The core will be reconfigured to be a Fire Fighting Core including additional Fire Fighting Lift and relative services. Works will also comprise the demolition of existing external mansard walls and erection of new stone walls, together with new thermal elements (e.g. façade, windows), and refurbishment of the office space including services, ceiling and floors.
Existing Fourth Floor Plan
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Proposed Fourth Floor Plan
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Fifth Floor Level
Works to comprise of demolition of existing roof plant, extension of the Fire Fighting core and construction of office space floor with external terrace space and extension of external staircase.
Existing Fifth Floor Plan
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Proposed Fifth Floor Plan
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Sixth Floor Level
This will see a new rooftop terrace created, served by firefighting lift, external staircases and plant space (AHU).
Proposed Terrace
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