Cavell House, Westminster
Cavell House is a prominent building with a rich history – including its role as the original Westminster City Hall – located at the southern end of Charing Cross Road, facing the National Portrait Gallery and the eastern flank of Trafalgar Square.
Although the classical Portland stone façade is Grade II listed, behind it lies a 1980s office redevelopment. The compromised building has been suffering from a blank street frontage, an inaccessible entrance, poor-quality workspaces and limited amenities – falling well short of modern expectations.
Connecting Cavell House to its location
Our retrofit approach enhances the scale and presence of the heritage building’s entrance, and activates the curved section of Charing Cross Road by lowering window sills to street level and introducing retail/restaurant uses.
Reconfigured layouts and enhanced end-of-trip facilities elevate the workspace offer, with a re-arranged core delivering accessibility and fire safety improvements.
A remodelled top floor replaces the poor-quality 1980s mansard with a crafted roofscape that celebrates the building’s historic character, unlocking additional floorspace and creating a terrace with iconic city views.
We’re currently working through pre-app and public consultation stages with our client, development manager CBRE and a brilliant collaborative design team.
