Kajima Properties Europe (KPE) has secured planning consent for the refurbishment of the 31,000 sq ft 27 Soho Square Grade A office scheme in London.
Designed by Gibson Thornley, the approved plans will upgrade the existing office space and improve the building’s sustainability infrastructure – KJE is targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings for the refurbishment.
New features will include outdoor private terraces on the fourth and fifth floors, ground floor and part basement commercial space, improved façade and street-level aesthetic, and enhanced streetscape activation through lightwells, railings and planters. There refurbishment will also deliver new occupier amenities including showers, changing areas and bike storage.
Tim James, investment director at KJE, said: “As occupier demands intensify, the refurbishment of 27 Soho Square will reposition the building as a high quality, highly desirable workspace in one of Central London’s most sought-after locations. The refurbishment will significantly enhance the occupier experience, address the building’s limitations and strengthen its connection to the character and vitality of Soho. This announcement represents an important step delivering our London value-add workspace strategy and creating a best-in-class asset with enduring occupier appeal.”
The project team includes Gibson Thornley, Newmark, Knight Frank, Layer PM, HTS and Chapmanbdsp.
