Scheme for British Land expected to last two years with job also including basement and piling deal
John F Hunt has won one of the most high-profile demolition deals currently being let in London with a £30m scheme to carry out the structural demolition and deconstruction job on British Land’s Euston Tower, Building can reveal.
The work is expected to last up to two years and will see Hunt deconstruct the 36-storey building apart from the reinforced concrete core – which will be kept at its existing 126m height.
The current block was built in 1970 and has been empty for more than four years. It was most recently occupied by HMRC while previous tenants have included Atkins. Designed by Sidney Kaye, it was also once home to Capital Radio, now based in Leicester Square.
Hunt is using its engineering consultancy RKD to help with the temporary works at the site while a six-storey climbing protection screen will be erected at the upper floor levels.
RKD director Mark Blackmore said: “We will be working closely with British Land’s engineers, Arup, throughout the entire design process. I think it’s the first time anyone will have engineered a 126-metre lift-and-stair core to be free-standing on any scheme in London.”
The firm, which has been appointed by British Land on a PCSA, said it will also carry out basement and piling work at the site while demolition is taking place above.
Last year, Mace won the £600m deal to rebuild the landmark which British Land has previously described as the “gateway” to its Regent’s Place campus.
The work at Euston Tower, which will be one of the biggest building jobs in the capital, will see the building increased in size from 320,000sq ft to 500,000sq ft. It will also retain the foundations and basement.
Architect on the job is Danish practice 3XN, the firm behind British Land’s 2 Finsbury Avenue tower going up at Broadgate in the City and which is being built by McAlpine and due to complete next year.
Glen Clark, managing director of John F Hunt’s London business, added: “Euston Tower is a complex and exceptionally technically challenging project, and we are proud to continue our involvement with British Land, Mace and the wider team.
“Our early engagement and collaborative approach have enabled us to develop a solution that prioritises safety, sustainability and programme certainty.”
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