Scheme completed by Laing in 1997 and considered a post-modern classic set for major makeover
London fit-out contractor Ambit has been appointed to carry out work to revamp James Stirling’s City landmark No 1 Poultry.
The building, which was completed in 1997 by John Laing, has been empty since October last year when serviced office provider We Work moved out.
London demolition contractor Salter has completed soft strip work at the site for developer Fore Partnership which is marketing the scheme as a headquarters building. Cushman & Wakefield is leasing agent with the job being funded by South Korean investor IGIS Asset Management.
Ambit said its work runs across 125,000sq ft and six levels and will include a new reception, enhanced end-of-journey facilities, a roof extension and two new pavilion structures. The works also include lift refurbishments, façade refurbishment and extensive landscaping improvements. No value has been disclosed but the job is thought to be worth around £50m.
The firm added: “This appointment marks another significant addition to our growing portfolio of large-scale commercial refurbishment projects.”
Others working on the scheme include architect John Robertson Architects, project manager Storey, cost consultant Quantem and heritage consultant Alan Baxter. Structural engineer is Civic, while Hilson Moran is on M&E and sustainability. Planning consultant is The Planning Lab while Studio GB is landscape architect.
The scheme was given planning in the spring – despite objections from the family behind the original scheme.
Philip Palumbo, son of property developer and former peer Peter Palumbo, said his family wished to “express our strongest disapproval” of the plan, describing the scheme as “meddle to the point of mutilation”.
In March, the Square Mile’s planning committee voted nine in favour and six against, with one abstention to green light the refurbishment, which was submitted last December.
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