A sensitive
improvement to
60 Queen Victoria Street
The site is located on Queen Victoria Street, a key artery that leads into the heart of the City, connecting Bank to Blackfriars.
The site benefits from excellent transport links at Mansion House, Bank and Canon Street.
Whilst 60 Queen Victoria Street does not sit within a conservation area, it is bound byconservation areas to the east and west. The property is in close proximity to St Paul’s Cathedral and is therefore subject to height restrictions.
The team
DWS is an experienced asset manager, with extensive experience modernising existing office buildings for future use.
Our Vision
1
Implement a sustainable refurbishment, incorporating circular economy principles
2
Create Grade A workspace that meets current market demands and City Corporation aspirations
3
Significantly improve the building’s sustainability function to meet national regulations
4
Revitalize the ground floor by increasing activation, transparency, and improving the reception and arrival experience
5
Prioritise the health and well-being of occupants within the building
6
Improve the building’s biodiversity and urban greening
Enhanced office space
Sensitive infill and extension
Improved façade
Improved ground floor
Transport and servicing
Sustainability and urban greening
Enhanced office space
Enhanced office space
Example of open and active office space
The challenge
The core positions do not provide a flexible and adaptable floorplate particularly to the west. The upper floor levels are heavily compromised due to the stepping back of the floorplan to the north.
Our proposals
Our proposals will create enhanced flexible office space fit for a modern workplace.
The infill and modifications to the cores will provide more versatile floor space an allows further space planning flexibility whilst removing pinch points. The central core has been reconfigured to allow for the uplift in occupancy and to allow for offices to be split.
Sensitive infill and extension
Sensitive Infill and extension
Proposed view of the rear facade including infill terraces
The challenge
The base of the atrium is unused and the floorplates above are sealed with an internal glass partition. This reduces the light penetration into the lower floors and leaves a large amount of empty space which serves no purpose.
Our proposals
The proposal seeks to infill the existing atrium to provide increased and regularised floorspace and to provide terraces. The atrium offers little benefit to the office or the surrounding area, merely providing additional light to the basement. Infill of this area would provide significantly more flexible office space, as well as providing an additional 100 sq m of usable floorspace on each floor.
We are also proposing a single storey roof extension to provide an accessible terrace that utilises the panoramic views from roof level by replacing the current large roof top plant with floorspace and lower-level plant above
We are also proposing a single storey roof extension to provide an accessible terrace that utilises the panoramic views from roof level by replacing the current large roof top plant with floorspace and lower-level plant above
Improved façade
Improved façade
Proposed facade with the removal of the Brise Soleil
The challenge
The views and daylight to the office floors is severely compromised by the external grating Brise Soleil. The age of the facade contributes to very low thermal efficiency and poor sustainability.
Our proposals
The proposal seeks to maximise the retention of the existing façade, retaining the original vision while providing upgrades. Removing the brise soleil will improve sunlight provision to the offices, and combined with new glazing will significantly improve energy efficiency. Terraces and additional glazing on Pancras Lane will add greater interest and variation to the north facade.
Improved ground floor
Improved ground floor
Proposed upgraded entrance and improved active frontage
The challenge
The entrance of the building is uninviting. The glazing to the reception area is opaque providing no active frontage and creating an unwelcoming arrival experience.
Our proposals
The glazed façade at ground floor will be aligned to improve the street presence of the reception. The reception will be enlarged to offer a better arrival experience, with the addition of informal breakout and meeting spaces. There will be increased active frontage on Queen Street and Queen Victoria street.
Transport and servicing
Transport and servicing
Proposed long-stay cycle parking
The challenge
The basement contains plant and end of trip facilities which are not fit for purpose in a modern office building. Car parking is also located here which is underutilised.
Our proposals
Cycle parking and changing rooms will be significantly improved, with two cycle lifts down to the internal cycle parking at basement level. 230 long-stay, and 13 short-stay spaces will be provided.
Sustainability and urban greening
Sustainability and Urban greening
Proposed green roof terrace
The challenge
The current building does not meet modern energy efficiency regulations. The building does not contribute to the urban greening and biodiversity of the area.
Our proposals
The project aims to achieve a minimum of 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to pre-intervention levels. PV technology will create an on-site renewable energy supply. Heat pumps will be utilised, resulting in no on-site combustion for heating and hot water.
Summary of Proposals
60 Queen Victoria Street
Create over 2,000 sqm of additional high-quality office space
Create regular floorplates across the building with a reconfigured core and infill of the atrium to provide more attractive commercial space
Provide an accessible terrace at roof level by replacing the current large roof top plant with floorspace and lower-level plant above
Increase the size and activation of the reception area on ground floor creating a more welcoming experience
Activate the ground floor with improved transparency and connectivity
Activate the atrium with two new cycle lifts at ground floor cycle storage spaces and modern end of trip facilities
Targetting BREEAM Excellent, WELL Gold and NABERS 4* rating
Introduce a consolidated servicing strategy to reduce delivery congestion and pollution
Introduce terraces to allow for a visual link to the St Pancras Church Garden opposite. This will provide much needed amenity space for office residents
Remove the brise soleil and replace the glazing to improve the building’s sustainability standards and internal enjoyment of office space
The team
DWS is an experienced asset manager, with extensive experience managing 750 properties globally. Their team is managed by professionals with long-dated experience in the industry.
DWS has a strong track record of modernising office buildings in the City for future use. Nearby examples include 30 Gresham Street and Northcliffe House which were refurbished within tight constraints, to bring the building up to modern standards for long-term use.
DWS has a strong track record of modernising office buildings in the City for future use. Nearby examples include 30 Gresham Street and Northcliffe House which were refurbished within tight constraints, to bring the building up to modern standards for long-term use.
Have your say
Public Exhibition
Date: Tuesday 19th September
Time: 15:00 - 19:00
Venue: Insurance Hall, 20-21 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HY
