RED Construction Group’s London division has been appointed to deliver the refurbishment of The Buckley Building at Clerkenwell Green, Islington.
Originally a warehouse built in the 1930s, the building will provide 89,000 sq ft of modern office space upon completion.
RED London will work alongside development manager V7 to deliver horizontal and vertical extensions to the existing upper floorplates, with the broader scope of works comprising a full Cat A refurbishment of the workspace and reception area.
Oliver O’Shea, divisional director at RED Construction London, said: “With huge experience in landmark office refurbishment across London, our team continues to be the contractor of choice for projects that set the bar for workspace standards in the city. Creating better working environments and making them future-ready has been a real focus for our business over the last few years, as leading landlords see the benefits of investing in their offices. The Buckley Building’s history and sustainability targets align with RED Construction Group’s extensive skills, and we are proud to be facilitating these works for the landlord alongside V7.”
Shaun Simons, founder of Compton, which alongside CBRE has been appointed leasing agent for the building, added: “The Buckley Building is arguably one of the best assets in the Farringdon district. It represents a genuinely rare opportunity, combining expansive floor plates of 16,000 sq ft with an authentic warehouse aesthetic, a combination that is very unique. Over the course of history, the building has consistently performed strongly and, with the proposed enhancement works, modernisation, and clear focus on sustainability, we are confident this project will deliver exceptional results for all parties involved.
“Compton, alongside CBRE, are incredibly excited to commence our pre-leasing campaign. We see a real opportunity to generate early momentum and create competitive tension ahead of completion, ensuring the building is positioned exactly as it deserves to be within the market.”
