Key takeaways
15
high-end residential units
16,000
sq ft site
6
floors
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Transformed a six-floor mixed-use building into 15 high-end residential units, complete with basement storage, gym, and retained restaurant.
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Blending modern living with historical charm, enhancing the value by adding a lightweight storey and two duplex penthouses with stunning views over Soho.
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Achieved BREEAM Eco-homes Excellent certification through sustainable features like a green rooftop and green wall, attracting nature and absorbing water.
As one of London’s most popular locations for luxury city-centre living, Wardour Street in the capital’s West End has seen a huge rise in demand for apartments over the last decade. In response, we acted as project manager and contract administrator to lead the conversion of a six-floor mixed-use office and retail building into 15 high-end residential units with basement storage, gym, and retained restaurant.
Originally built in 1902 as the headquarters for Pathe and set within an area steeped in history, we sympathetically transformed the building by retaining the Edwardian Portland stone façade, restoring lost quality from a 1990s conversion, and blurring the lines between modern living and bygone eras. We further increased the value of this premium-site development by adding a lightweight storey and replacing the existing roof plant with two duplex penthouses that boast remarkable views over Soho.
Going for green, the building achieved BREEAM Eco-homes Excellent certification for its refurbished elements. Sustainable features such as a green rooftop and a green wall, which attract nature and absorb water, helped secure this prestigious certification, enhancing the building's eco-friendly credentials and appeal as a modern, sustainable living space.
