Lipton Rogers forced into climbdown over Silk Street plans as developer submits revised application following backlash

By Tom Lowe2026-02-23T19:06:00

Three storeys cuts from SOM-designed plans to replace Barbican headquarters of Linklaters while facades are redesigned

Lipton Rogers has been forced to redesign its plans to replace the London headquarters of law firm Linklaters with two office towers after bowing to a significant backlash from residents of nearby buildings.

The developer has submitted a revised application for the SOM-designed 1 Silk Street site next to the Barbican, cutting three storeys from the tallest building and removing some of the scheme’s outdoor terraces.

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