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er london house the building is instantly recognisable for its read more landmark hsbc canary wharf tower set for 1bn mixed use transformation kenneth booth august 14 2026 plans have been submitted for a major retrofit of hsbc s landmark canary wharf headquarters paving the way for one of the world s largest office building transformations canary wharf group and building owner qatar investment authority have lodged proposals with tower hamlets council to reinvent the 45 storey tower at 8 canada read more multiplex appointed to deliver landmark 36 storey 99 city road office tower kenneth booth august 13 2026 endurance land has appointed multiplex as main contractor for 99 city road a major 36 storey office development set to create a new landmark on the northern edge of the city of london part of nan fung group endurance land is progressing the high rise commercial scheme with an experienced design and read more 70m one founders place office scheme set to transform newcastle city centre kenneth booth august 13 2026 plans have been submitted for a landmark office development at newcastle s 70 million one founders place regeneration scheme marking the next major phase in the transformation of one of the city s most historic industrial sites submitted by founders place llp a joint venture between igloo and newcastle city council the read more cbre appointed to sell birmingham s old stock exchange kenneth booth july 31 2026 the office agency team at leading commercial real estate firm cbre has been appointed to sell the old stock exchange building located in the heart of birmingham s commercial district comprising six storeys and a basement the 26 065 sq ft self contained office building is currently vacant and is offered with immediate possession featuring flexible and adaptable open plan floorplates the building could be repositioned into an office hotel or educational space already holding use class read more aviva investors completes work at flagship one liverpool street scheme kenneth booth july 23 2026 aviva investors the global asset management business of aviva plc announces it has reached completion of construction works at its one liverpool street development scheme in the city of london one liverpool street has been designed and developed to create best in class office headquarters fit for the future energy efficiency is a read more page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 latest issue issue 345 oct 2026 commercial office news kier builds london retrofit pipeline with 60m holborn office transformation kenneth booth september 29 2026 kier is set to deliver a major 60 million office retrofit in london s holborn district after being selected as preferred contractor for railpen s transformation of 26 red lion square the contractor is entering into a pre construction services agreement for the 100 000 sq ft development known as the fenner ahead of a planned start on site later this year designed by stiff trevillion the extensive refurbishment will transform the existing building into eight floors of grade a workspace with construction expected to take around two years rather than pursuing wholesale redevelopment the project will retain and reuse significant elements of the existing structure combining this approach with substantial architectural and environmental upgrades plans include new façades addressing both theobalds road and red lion square alongside enhanced ground floor amenities intended to improve the arrival experience and provide modern facilities for occupiers more than 9 000 sq ft of roof terraces will also be introduced adding external amenity space to the building and helping reposition the property for the next generation of central london office occupiers sustainability and operational performance are central to the redevelopment railpen is targeting breeam outstanding epc a and a nabers 5 star rating for the fenner placing ambitious environmental objectives at the heart of the refurbishment programme five contractors competed for the project with kier ultimately selected on the strength of its proposed team and experience delivering complex office schemes within central london graham potts regional director at kier construction london thames valley said railpen is a new and significant client for kier one whose ambitious pipeline and progressive agenda aligns perfectly with our own values and approach the appointment further strengthens kier s growing workload in london s commercial refurbishment and retrofit market it follows the contractor securing derwent london s 99 million redevelopment of holden house on oxford street as well as the crown estate s transformation of the grade ii listed 10 piccadilly comprising approximately 90 800 sq ft together the projects underline the increasing importance of retrofit within the capital s office construction market as property owners look to modernise existing assets while retaining valuable structures and improving energy performance the fenner is also part of a much larger investment programme being undertaken by railpen encompassing around 600 000 sq ft of commercial refurbishment and development across london and birmingham with new façades upgraded amenities substantial roof terraces and ambitious environmental targets the 60 million holborn project will see an existing central london office asset comprehensively repositioned without sacrificing the embodied value of its underlying structure for kier the scheme represents another significant addition to a growing portfolio of high value retrofit projects as the transformation of existing buildings continues to become an increasingly important part of the uk commercial construction market building design construction magazine the choice of industry professionals read more kpe receives green light for the refurbishment and modernisation of grade a soho office building kenneth booth september 14 2026 westminster council has approved the refurbishment and modernisation of kajima properties europe s 27 soho square a 31 000 sq ft grade a office building in the heart of central london the approved plans will revitalise the asset through a refurbishment of existing space improvement of sustainability credentials accessibility and façade and introduction of a restaurant space on ground floor the scheme targets breeam excellent and epc a ratings and prioritises the re use of existing building elements to minimise environmental impact kajima properties europe kpe the european development investment and asset management arm of the nikkei listed kajima corporation has secured planning consent from westminster city council for the refurbishment of 27 soho square a 31 000 sq ft grade a office building located on one of central london s most famous and historic squares designed by gibson thornley the approved plans will upgrade the existing office space modernise building systems design and sustainability infrastructure to target breeam excellent and epc a ratings new features will include outdoor private terraces on 4th and 5th floors ground floor and part basement commercial space improved façade and street level aesthetic and enhanced streetscape activation through lightwells railings and planters there will also be creation of new occupier amenities including showers changing areas and bike storage 27 soho square is situated within the soho conservation area and benefits from unrivalled transport connectivity including proximity to the elizabeth line at tottenham court road station the asset forms part of kpe s value add workspace strategy to invest into dynamic london sub market opportunities supported by robust occupational demand drivers the planning approval for 27 soho square builds on kpe s growing london workspace portfolio the firm is advancing design plans for its 1 st john s square workspace project in farringdon working alongside carter gregson gray architects acquired in november 2025 the scheme is expected to be submitted planning later this year kpe also recently strengthened its workspace development team with the appointment of ian patillo who joins as senior development manager from landsec tim james investment director said as occupier demands intensify the refurbishment of 27 soho square will reposition the building as a high quality highly desirable workspace in one of central london s most sought after locations the refurbishment will significantly enhance the occupier experience address the building s limitations and strengthen its connection to the character and vitality of soho this announcement represents an important step delivering our london value add workspace strategy and creating a best in class asset with enduring occupier appeal project team building design construction magazine the choice of industry professionals read more one golden lane launches to market delivering 120 000 sq ft of premium office space kenneth booth september 11 2026 london based real estate investment firm castleforge has launched one golden lane to market its 120 000 square feet of grade a office redevelopment in the city of london the milestone was marked with an event at one golden lane on 9 september 2026 situated between the iconic barbican centre and golden lane estates and four minutes from the elizabeth line at farringdon the building is now complete and available to occupiers the completion comes at a demanding time for the city s office market with grade a vacancy in prime city locations down to just 1 9 occupiers are competing for a limited pool of best in class well located spaces 1 one golden lane responds to that demand with over 120 000 square feet of flexible sustainable modern office space across 12 storeys the space includes 7 000 square feet of terraces and roof gardens designed by chelsea flower show gold medallist andy sturgeon a statement double height lobby and café and 3 900 square feet of wellness and community space designed to support modern working patterns originally designed by tate britain architect sidney smith the grade ii listed development retains its heritage features including the 1896 façade with its upper storeys offering commanding views across the barbican sustainability was designed into the scheme at the highest level one golden lane retains 95 of the existing building and is the first london scheme to reuse over 5 tonnes of reclaimed steel from the same site the development is targeting breeam outstanding certification with integrated urban greening throughout and 100 renewable energy powering operations beyond a workplace one golden lane also delivers lasting social value the building s retained heritage space once home to the renowned cripplegate institute now houses the proud places hub a permanent creative and heritage skills space for young londoners delivered in partnership with heritage of london trust michael kovacs founding partner of castleforge said one golden lane brings 120 000 square feet of best in class office space to a part of the city where demand for it far outstrips what is available sitting a stone s throw from the elizabeth line it s one of the best connected buildings on the market right now occupiers are competing hard for well located sustainable buildings that meet their people s expectations very little of this calibre is coming through especially in a building that keeps the character of its heritage while working for the way people want to work today matthew reid head of development and asset management at castleforge said delivering a building of this quality within a grade ii listed structure has been a considerable undertaking the team has created a genuinely modern workplace without losing the character of the 1896 building from the restored façade through to the terraces and roof gardens with city development starts falling sharply and only a handful of large grade a options available in core locations the supply of best in class space is set to tighten further just 21 grade a options are available now or within the next six months for occupiers seeking 100 000 sq ft or more against 41 active requirements of that size and only five sit in core submarkets 2 one golden lane forms part of castleforge s wider london pipeline which alongside 75 london wall mark lane and vintners place represent more than 1m sq ft of prime office space within the city one of the largest single developer contributions to the city s prime office supply the development has been delivered by castleforge s in house investment development management team with construction by midgard and financing from cheyne capital and apollo 1 savills 6 august 2026 central london office market watch 2 savills 6 august 2026 central london office market q2 2026 building design construction magazine the choice of industry professionals read more cybersecurity firm cytix takes 5th floor at manchester s 101 princess street kenneth booth september 1 2026 cytix has signed for the entire 4 506 sq ft fifth floor at 101 princess street taking the top floor of the grade ii listed building on a fitted and furnished basis the manchester cybersecurity company moves into the space this autumn occupying the whole of the top floor including two private external terraces overlooking the city centre the letting was agreed in line with quoting terms the floor was fitted furnished and brought to market by owner yakel which acquired the princess street building in 2024 from abrdn and has been repositioning it floor by floor since it was delivered with 48 desks meeting rooms and breakout space allowing cytix to commit and move in without a fit out programme the deal leaves the 5 381 sq ft fourth floor as the only remaining conventional office floor at the building quoting at 24 per sq ft samual farage principal at yakel said when we purchased 101 it was a building with extraordinary bones and a lot of work ahead of it working with our design team incognito we ve redesigned this floor by floor curating it for an occupier who would value the history cytix is exactly the kind of enrepreneurial buisness we set out to attract to the 101 community delivering the fifth floor fully fitted and furnished meant they could commit and move in quickly which is increasingly what occupiers of this size are looking for the building has come a long way in two years with noon our flex offering trading well on the second floor and plans taking shape for the rest this letting takes us another step toward a full building matt shufflebottom director cbre the letting agent for the building said demand for well priced fitted and furnished workspace remains strong and we are pleased to see the 5th floor leased to cytix focus now switches to the 4th floor where we can deliver a bespoke fit out to suit the occupier s requirements the victorian warehouse on princess street has been the subject of a phased refurbishment programme by yakel which owns and manages the building directly alongside the conventional office floors ...