A £30 million transformation delivering 77,000 sq. ft of contemporary educational space.
We have transformed 265 Strand into 77,000 sq. ft of contemporary educational space for an international client and leading university. The seven-storey building has been reimagined through extensive structural interventions, a façade restoration, and a high-quality fit out tailored to modern teaching and learning. Inside, light-filled spaces, a new signature staircase, and enhanced circulation create an inspiring environment for students and staff, while upgrades to the roof, plant, lifts, and windows future-proof the building’s performance in this historic Westminster setting.
The project delivered a full reconfiguration and upgrade across all seven floors, including lecture theatres, flexible classrooms, and specialist learning environments. A new Mansard roof, complete window replacement, and comprehensive façade repairs elevate the building’s external presence while maintaining the character of the Strand streetscape. Internally, major structural works were undertaken to form a striking feature staircase, from basement to fourth floor, alongside the installation of four new lifts and critical plant. End-of-trip facilities, a new reception, and refined material detailing complete the transformation, creating a welcoming London base for a global institution.
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Project
265 Strand
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Value
£30m
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Architect
Bluebottle
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QS
Core Five
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Services Consultant
Environmental Engineering Partnership
