A British Land Project

1 Finsbury Avenue

Previously single let to UBS, this very private building has been opened up through the introduction of a ground floor public square featuring a bold installation by local artist Morag Myerscough. Externally a carefully considered new ground floor facade was developed to work with the listed design to provide new retail frontages.  During construction a major pre-let was secured to internet security company Mimecast and boutique cinema operator Everyman, meeting the brief to appeal to a broader audience.

Investor: British Land PLC / GIC

Project Lead: Nick Phillips

Architect: AHMM

Size (NIA): 286,000 sq ft

Status: Complete (2020)

Lettings: Mimecast, Workday

Awards: AJ Architecture Award for Workplace Project (10,000m2 and over) (2021) / AIA UK Chapter - Exemplary Performance in Sustainability Award (2021) / RIBA London Regional Award (2021) / New London Award - Built - Conserving (2020) / British Construction Industry Award - Commercial Property Project of the Year (2020)

A reimagining project. Transforming this iconic Grade 2 listed office building into a multi-let building appealing to tech and media occupiers.  The building has undergone major refurbishment resulting in a bold new office space offering occupiers a wide selection of amenities including a cafe, restaurants, new end of trip facilities, a three screen cinema and communal roof terrace.

Photo Credits: AHMM

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