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We recently submitted our planning application for 68-71 Newman Street.

We recently submitted our planning application for 68-71 Newman Street.

17-19 Rochester Row
2nd Floor, 63 Poland Street, 

Soho, London W1F 7NY

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  1. Overview
  2. Responsibility & Statistics
  3. Learnings
  4. Additional

17-19 Rochester Row London

Overview
  • Client
    Meadow Partners
  • Size
    65,937 sq ft
  • Role
    Development Manager
  • Project Status
    Planning Approved
  • Carbon
    Net Zero Carbon (Embodied)
  • BREEAM
    Outstanding Targeted
  • EPC
    A
  • WELL
    Platinum
  • RESET
    Accredited
With 17 Rochester Row, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Meadow Partners on the reimagining of a clumsily designed 1980s office block. The refurbishment brings to life the building’s full potential, with a new reception and street frontage, an extension of bay windows from the upper floors to the ground storey, and a rooftop pavilion with a connected stair and lift core.

By preserving as much of the existing steel structure as possible, the scheme for this project aims to save over 520 tonnes of carbon. We will also renew the building’s façade to improve its thermal efficiency.

The refreshed building will feature best in class end of trip facilities, and a large communal roof terrace. As with all of our projects, we’ve worked closely with the local community to assess the impact of noise and other factors, to ensure we’re improving the local experience, not detracting from it.
Renewing the building’s façade to improve its thermal efficiency.
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After
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Responsibility
Our sustainability focus includes urban greening; fostering biodiversity and creating a welcoming habitat for wildlife. Retaining the existing structure not only cuts over 500 tonnes of CO2 during construction but also keeps our upfront carbon footprint well below the GLA benchmark for offices.
Statistics
  • Targets
  • Carbon Saved
    520tCO₂e
  • Embodied Carbon
    876kgCO₂e/m² GIA
  • Urban Greening Factor
    0.3
  • BREEAM
    Outstanding
  • NABERS
    5*
  • EPC
    A
  • Projected Operational Energy (average)
    90kWh/m²
Learnings
Pushing the boundaries of retention. It is possible to preserve up to 90% of the current structure, incorporating elements of the existing facade, while still achieving a development that boasts a fresh appearance and meets all the requirements of contemporary tenants.
More is more When it comes to occupier amenities more is more. With an increasing focus on wellbeing, talent attraction/ retention and productivity, meaningful occupier amenity is key for many forward-looking businesses. The office has to be more than desks. We’re proud to offer a scheme that is amenity-rich with a generous communal roof terrace and pavilion, private terraces and a dedicated fitness offer.
Sensitive design can unlock special spaces The 3,500 sq ft communal roof terrace and pavilion space with views of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and the London Eye is arguably the most special part of this scheme. With our sensitive location (in close proximity to neighbouring residents, schools and St Stephen’s Church) unlocking this space was not easy. We worked hard to minimise overlooking through natural screening and set-backs as well as careful specification of plant equipment and strict operational management to manage noise.  
Community engagement is no tick box exercise A strong believer in full and meaningful engagement with the community.  We (as developers) have a lot we can learn from the local community that can help us shape the best development possible. By engaging and listening to the community, we were able to address concerns early as well as solving pre-existing issues of anti-social behaviour. Positive engagement takes effort but when done well, it is a win-win and builds valuable relationships and trust. This is reflected in the positive comments from the Westminster Society and Thorney Island Society.
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A unanimous vote of support.

We are super proud of this scheme and the genuine teamwork as Westminster City Council Committee Members voted unanimously in support of the retention-led redevelopment of 17-19 Rochester Row, Victoria. Which will deliver 44,000 sq ft of prime office space with sustainability, amenity and wellbeing at its core.
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