Morgan Sindall and Mace have begun redevelopment works on multiple historic sites in London, including new modern police headquarters and law courts in Square Mile and a restoration project at Camden Methodist Church
The first of the multiple historic sites in London to undergo works is the delivery of the Salisbury Square Development, a new civic hub in the heart of the historic Square Mile.
The City of London Corporation has appointed Mace to deliver the development which has been designed by Eric Parry Architects.
The City of London Law Court forms part of a wider redevelopment scheme
It will house a flagship legal facility for His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and a state-of-the-art headquarters for the City of London Police.
The new City of London Law Court forms part of a wider redevelopment scheme by the City of London Corporation that will also create a new City of London Police HQ. The scheme also includes a grade A commercial building, increased public realm and has strong sustainability credentials.
The Salisbury Square Development is on track for completion in 2026
The new court will provide a total of 18 court rooms, an increase of 10 on the current position with a focus on high-level fraud, cyber and economic crime.
Gareth Lewis, CEO for construction at Mace said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to deliver this exciting scheme and play a part in the next phase of this thriving part of the historic Square Mile. There is no doubt that the Salisbury Square Development will play a leading role in the future of the City of London – and in policing across the UK – and we are honoured to have been entrusted with its construction.”
Justice minister, Mike Freer, said: “This new City of London Law Courts development will provide our capital with an extra eight state-of-the-art Crown courtrooms that are fully equipped to meet the needs of our world-leading legal services sector. Today’s news symbolises London’s place as a global centre for law and gives us an exciting glimpse into the future of our justice system. By investing even more into our courts, we are continuing to ensure victims receive the justice they deserve quicker.”
Policy chairman at the City of London Corporation, Chris Hayward, said: “The Salisbury Square Development will play a vital role in ensuring we adapt to the changing demands on policing and delivering justice, supporting the UK economy and helping attract international business. It will also have a transformative impact on the local area and we look forward to working with Mace to deliver the project.”
Angela McLaren, City of London Police commissioner, said: “We’re delighted at this next step towards a state-of-the-art police headquarters which will deliver a modern, future-proof and sustainable headquarters as part of the new Salisbury Square development. The new building will reflect both our policing of the Square Mile and our national role in combatting economic crime.”
Morgan Sindall complete £9.2m historic restoration of Camden Methodist Church
Camden Methodist Church, located on Plender Street and built-in the 1800s, has undergone £9.2m historic restoration and refurbishment works, delivered by Morgan Sindall, to bring it up to high-performance specification whilst preserving the historic church’s façade.
A brand-new high-performance steel frame structure was erected off pad foundations within the existing external walls forming the ground floor with four upper floors and roof structure. A brick and stone façade completed the remodelling works, using the original reclaimed brick and stonework. The façade has new high-performance aluminium windows set in the existing openings by specialist heritage window manufacturers, JPJ.
The lower ground floor of the building will continue to be used as a church and worship space. The building’s upper floors feature new luxury 38-room hotel designed by Manalo & White design architects for hospitality group The Wesley as its newest boutique hotel.
Camden Methodist Church now features an upgraded worship space and a brand-new kitchen. The state-of-the-art facilities feature one accessible room and five ambulant accessible rooms located in the basement. All levels of the building are served by a lift.
The historic restoration of Camden Methodist Church is set to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating
High acoustic ratings minimise transfer of sound between the hotel and the church and a high-performing acoustic ceiling has been installed in the lower ground floor worship space.
Through the installation of a new air source heating system in the building, it is set to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating. Morgan Sindall has also recorded a 75% carbon reduction and 98% of waste has been diverted from landfill.
Richard Dobson, area director for Morgan Sindall Construction in London, said: “Being a local team based in London, we understood the cultural and historical importance of the Camden Methodist Church, and are delighted to be working with The Wesley in giving new life to secure the long-term future of this historic building.
“Our team is experienced in working on historic buildings within the capital, with Camden Methodist Church being no exception. The finished project is a combination of heritage, contemporary design and the latest specifications. It is a truly special development that we look forward to seeing blossom in the heart of Camden.”
James Barr, general manager of The Wesley hotel, said: “We’re delighted to open the doors to The Wesley Camden Town, as London’s newest boutique hotel. The hotel has perfectly complemented the vibrancy of the neighbourhood and builds on the ethical credentials established over the years at The Wesley London Euston.
“Morgan Sindall and the entire project team have delivered a hotel that has surpassed our expectations in terms of accessibility, quality, and preservation. At every stage, we have worked collaboratively to provide the thriving community of Camden with a brand-new, luxury hotel, that pays homage to its rich heritage.”
James Paterson, senior project manager at Faithful + Gould, said: “Revitalising an existing, culturally-significant building and breathing new life in a new, innovative way is not something you get to work on every day. We have delivered a fabric-first approach to bring the Camden Methodist Church up to the latest sustainability standards.
“It has been great to work closely with The Wesley and Morgan Sindall, who both hold ethical standards aligned with our own and deliver a brand-new luxury hotel, whilst also maintaining the important role the church plays to the local community.”
