JMK Group has secured planning consent to convert the Grade II listed 27-28 Clements Lane office building in the City of London into a 180-key hotel.
Designed by Studio Moren, the Victorian building, which is located between Monument and Bank, will also feature a publicly accessible lounge, restaurant, café and bar at ground level.
The project seeks to reveal the building’s historic significance through careful reuse, restoration and reinterpretation. A new lightweight metal roof extension draws inspiration from the building’s segmental arches and the vaulted forms of the neighbouring St Clement’s Church. Lost details such as decorative plaster ceilings, chimney breasts and segmental arches will also be reinstated.
Mark Wood, partner at Studio Moren said: “This project, confidently approved under delegated powers by the City of London Corporation, exemplifies how historic buildings can evolve gracefully to meet contemporary needs. By extending and adapting the original structure, we have enabled the building to grow in a way that feels natural within its context. Our aim was to create a hotel that feels rooted in place, one that honours the City of London’s layered history while offering a new kind of hospitality experience shaped by craft, character and connection.”
Bryan Oknyansky, head of sustainability, at Studio Moren, added: “This approval marks an exciting milestone for Studio Moren in employing our in-house sustainability expertise. We embedded complex sustainability principles into the design from the outset, streamlining the planning process and turning sustainability compliance into a collaborative opportunity to enhance environmental outcomes. This approval reflects how proactive coordination across stakeholders strengthens our design-led approach to delivering exemplary projects.”
