The works involved a complete back-to-shell strip, including removal of all finishes, services, and external roof plant. The building remained occupied throughout by high-profile tenants above and below the working area, requiring meticulous planning, constant liaison, and uncompromising management of noise nuisance, access, and continuity of retained services.
This project stands out as a benchmark in selective deconstruction and reuse integration. Working closely with the client, design team and contract administrators, Blackstone provided early-stage input into the strip-out strategy, with a key focus on reclaiming elements for reuse within the redevelopment. Our team contributed to the pre-refurbishment audit and advised on which components could be carefully dismantled and retained.
Key items carefully deconstructed for reuse on site included:
