14 Cornhill now has eight floors of high quality office space built around a new atrium above retailing and restaurant uses at ground and basement levels. The designers have successfully managed to weave in modern expectations and celebrate the historic qualities of the Grade II* listing.

Planning permission was obtained for two new floors, which have spectacular panoramic views over the City. The new floors are hung from large trusses supported on only six columns, which carry the load down through the twelve floors of the building to new foundations at third basement level.

Original large columns set out to suit cellular office requirements of eighty years ago have been replaced with slender 200mm circular solid steel columns, which when combined with long-span new structures, over the spectacular banking hall, have created large clear office floor plates.

A unique and inventive design solution that has given a challenging building a new life, with office floors gaining some of the highest rents in the City.

Timings

16:00  Welcome and registration
16:15  Presentation on the project from
         
           Andrew Richardson – Associate Director, DLG
           Tahira Helic – Associate Director, DLG
           Jill Rayson – Partner, DLG
           Andrew Gardner – Partner, DLG

16:45  Tour followed by drinks reception

Bookings

This event is open to BCO members only.

Bookings for this event will open at midday on Thursday 13 November 2008. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, book early to avoid disappointment.

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