RED Construction Group to deliver €36m London redevelopment

The existing buildings will be demolished down to basement level to make way for the new high-quality building, which will incorporate retail units and office accommodation.

A new 3,271 m2 office development will consist of basement, ground, and seven storeys, with terraces at the fifth, sixth, and seventh floor levels.

Construction work is scheduled to start before the end of the year and complete in fall 2025.

Tony O'Farrell, operations director at RED Construction London, said: "This key project at the heart of London's Pall Mall is a prime example of RED Construction London's expertise in reimagining iconic historical buildings for modern-day commercial use. The development of 55-58 Pall Mall and 1-4 Crown Passage will call on our team's experience in the retention and restoration of heritage features, as we reinstate the building's impressive façade. We are delighted to have been appointed and look forward to working with the brilliant team across this project."

Edward Sneddon, partner at Simten Developments, development managers for the project, added: "This is a hugely exciting project that seeks to deliver a cutting-edge building of the highest quality but in an extremely sustainable way. RED Construction London's track record speaks volumes, and we are proud to be working alongside the team on this scheme."

The existing foundations and basement will be reused to reduce embodied carbon, while the new construction will use Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) floor slabs.

As a result, the upfront embodied carbon of the replacement building is expected to be below 550kg CO2e/m2, meeting the LETI/GLA 2030 target of 600 CO2e/m2. A low level of operating energy is also targeted, along with BREEAM Outstanding, EPC A, and WiredScore Platinum ratings.

The Pall Mall façade will be retained and renovated, while the massing and façade materials are designed to blend into the surrounding context.