David Chipperfield Architects has signed for 10,355 sq ft of space at the newly refurbished 22 Little Portland Street in London’s Fitzrovia.
The architecture practice has agreed a 10-year lease with The Langham Estate for the entire building.
David Chipperfield Architects was founded in 1985 in Marylebone and is returning to the West End after spending time in Camden, Waterloo, Aldwych and Clerkenwell.
Julia Loughnane, director at David Chipperfield Architects, London, said: “We are delighted to have moved into our new home in Fitzrovia and it is exciting to be back in the West End again after so many years away. Being right in the centre of the city, with access to arts and cultural institutions, retail and dining options is inspiring for us as architects and designers.
“For the first time in many years, we occupy an entire building and have our own street-front presence, allowing a more engaged relationship with the city and public. We are now enjoying the process of making the space our professional home and an embodiment of the collaborative principles that underpin our practice.”
Malcolm Cohen, leasing and marketing director at The Langham Estate, added: “As the demand for prime, sustainable office space grows, Fitzrovia remains a top choice for businesses looking to take advantage of its discerning reputation, world-class restaurants and cultural institutions, and calm feel.
“A successful office space should cater to the specific needs of a business and support its strategic ambitions. Through close collaboration with David Chipperfield Architects during the refurbishment, together we’ve created an office that will add to the area’s thriving creative and cultural sphere while delivering excellent sustainability outcomes through a deep retrofit of the building.
“Ultimately, this latest leasing is a vote of confidence in the West End, which remains the area of choice for high-profile businesses seeking to establish their headquarters in one of London’s best-known neighbourhoods amidst a return to working in the office.”
