When Fletcher Priest Architects set out to design the next-generation office redevelopment in the City of London, they didn’t just aim to meet current sustainability standards—they built for the future.
Spanning 12 storeys and 93,000 sq ft, this forward-thinking commercial space was imagined with occupier wellbeing and deep environmental responsibility woven into its blueprint from day one.
Pioneering the Circular Economy with Materials Passports
While being net-zero carbon and all-electric is fast becoming the standard for modern developments, this project takes circularity a step further: it is the first building in the City of London to pioneer a standardised framework for Materials Passports.
An impressive 80% of the building’s elements have been individually recorded with key data regarding their lifespan. This digital record ensures that decades from now, these materials can be easily tracked, reused, or recycled, drastically reducing future construction waste.
Cutting Water Consumption by 66%
To complement these circular economy efforts, the project team prioritised water re-use strategies. Working alongside Waterman Group and ESG, Aquality engineered advanced rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling solutions.
The system operates via a highly efficient closed loop:
• Rainwater is captured through a blue roof system and directed to a basement smart storage tank.
• Greywater is recovered from the building’s showers.
• The Result: This recycled water feeds both “low flow” WC cisterns and landscape irrigation.
By utilising this system, the building slashes mains water consumption to just 17 litres per occupant per day—a staggering drop compared to the 50-litre average found in a typical office.
Achieving Top-Tier Certifications
True sustainability requires a holistic approach that balances planetary health with human health. Thanks to these innovative water and material engineering choices, the development is on track to achieve both a targeted BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating and WELL Certification.
This project stands as a powerful blueprint for how the modern built environment can drastically reduce its footprint without compromising on scale or urban luxury.
