West End opening for Lovell


Lovell Construction has seen off a bid by Wates Construction to win the œ20 million contract to redevelop 1 St James's Square in London's West End for NatWest Properties.

The speculative office development will provide 9,290m2 of new office space, taking in 1 St James's Square and the adjoining 6-7 Charles II Street.

Architects Sheppard Robson have been able to design a regular single floor plate of around 1,300m2.

The seven-storey building will be clad in natural stone and brick, with a slate roof.

Internally, the new building will feature air conditioning, raised floors and an entrance and reception area clad in marble and granite.

Structural engineer is Mott McDonald; mechanical and services engineer is Oscar Faber; QS is John Shreeves & Partners and programme consultants are Cyril Sweett and TE Scudder. Completion is scheduled for spring 1998.


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