RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the appointment of its London division to deliver a substantial office refurbishment of The Buckley Building, located at the entranceway to Clerkenwell Green, Islington.   

Originally a warehouse built in the 1930s, The Buckley Building will provide 89,000 sq ft of modern office space upon completion of the RED London team’s expansion. Working alongside development managers, V7, RED London will deliver horizontal and vertical extensions to the existing upper floor plates, with the broader scope of works comprising of a full Cat A refurbishment of the open workspace. There will also be a refurbishment of the reception, an upgrade of the existing glazing units, new shower and WC facilities, as well as the introduction of a roof terrace and 4^th floor external terrace.

The refurbishment has been designed with sustainability at the forefront, with the intention of maintaining the building’s BREEAM Outstanding status and targeting an EPC A rating. The works will also remain sensitive to the building’s heritage, upholding the sophisticated industrial aesthetic of the space. 

Oliver O’Shea, Divisional Director at RED Construction London, commented:

“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, 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.”

The news follows RED Construction Group’s recent completion of Tellon Capital’s landmark office redevelopment, 40 Broadway, delivering 130,000 sq ft GIA of wellbeing-led Grade A office space in the heart of Westminster, which has been let in its entirety to Formula 1. RED’s London team has also recently been appointed to deliver the first phase of works as part of a wider redevelopment of the five interconnected buildings spanning 15-23 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn. RED’s £13m instruction includes a back-to-frame refurbishment, core extension, spectacular roof terrace, bike and shower facilities, and double-height event space to create best-in-class offices.