{"id":780219,"date":"2025-03-25T10:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T10:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/?p=780219"},"modified":"2025-03-26T13:49:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:49:04","slug":"buckley-gray-yeoman-100m-city-skyscraper-overhaul-set-for-2026-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/news\/buckley-gray-yeoman-100m-city-skyscraper-overhaul-set-for-2026-start","title":{"rendered":"Buckley Gray Yeoman \u00a3100m City skyscraper overhaul set for start next month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buckley Gray Yeoman\u2019s Broadgate Tower scheme, which was given approval last year, will add a three-storey extension to the 34-storey tower near Liverpool Street station. The extension will feature a 575m\u00b2<\/span>\u00a0roof terrace.<\/p>\n

The existing building will also undergo a refurbishment \u2018to meet modern occupier expectations\u2019, owners British Land said.<\/p>\n

The skyscraper was originally built in 2008 to designs by SOM. But Buckley Gray Yeoman said in documents filed as part of the planning application that the tower had been \u2018left behind\u2019 in terms of office space quality and facilities offered to tenants.<\/p>\n

The architects said that the \u2018harsh\u2019 glass and steel fa\u00e7ade was \u2018reminiscent of the corporate character of 20 years ago\u2019 and that, in contrast, \u2018commercial office design today prioritises wellness and comfort of users\u2019.<\/p>\n

The extension is set to be \u2018the heart of the building\u2019, giving users a space to congregate and creating a more welcoming reception area, the architects said. It will feature a caf\u00e9 on the ground floor and further shared amenities above.<\/p>\n

The plans also include 300 cycle storage spaces and end-of-journey facilities such as showers and changing rooms.<\/p>\n

The neighbouring Broadgate Plaza will also be given an overhaul, creating what British Land calls a \u2018green oasis\u2019.<\/p>\n

Describing the current state of the building and public realm, Buckley Gray Yeoman said that there was \u2018a distinct lack of incorporation of human scale\u2019, adding that the tower \u2018was designed for the cityscape at a macro scale, neglecting street presence\u2019.<\/p>\n

The scheme also includes plans to install an air-source heat pump.<\/p>\n

British Land said that the works will ensure that the tower \u2018meets the highest sustainability standards and provides the type of modern, high-quality City office space that is currently in such high demand\u2019.<\/p>\n

The project is aiming for BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A ratings plus WELL certification. The extension will make use of reused steel and cross-laminated timber.<\/p>\n

Work is expected to start on site in April with a completion target of the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

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Buckley Gray Yeoman’s proposed Broadgate tower revamp which is set to start on site in April 2025<\/p>\n\t

Source:Buckley Gray Yeoman<\/p><\/div>\n

Project details<\/h2>\n

Architect<\/strong>\u00a0Buckley Gray Yeoman
\nClient<\/strong>\u00a0British Land\/GIC
\nLandscape architects<\/strong>\u00a0Gillespies
\nContractor<\/strong>\u00a0BAM
\nProject manager<\/strong>\u00a0Blackburn & Co
\nQuantity surveyor<\/strong>\u00a0Alinea
\nStructural engineer<\/strong>\u00a0Heyne Tillett Steel
\nServices engineer<\/strong>\u00a0Cundall
\nFire consultant<\/strong>\u00a0OFR
\nPlanning consultant<\/strong>\u00a0DP9
\nDaylight and sunlight<\/strong>\u00a0Point 2
\nBiodiversity consultant<\/strong>\u00a0Greengage
\nSustainability consultant<\/strong>\u00a0Cundall
\nMicroclimate and thermal comfort consultant<\/strong>\u00a0RWDI
\nAccess consultant<\/strong>\u00a0Arup
\nTransport consultant<\/strong>\u00a0Velocity Transport Planning<\/p>\n