en.Wedoany.com Reported - The renovation of Mercury House in London, UK, is set to begin this summer, with main contractor Faithdean appointed and the project scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. Located on Theobalds Road, the building is an iconic 1950s structure designed by Stanley Gordon Jeeves.
Orms Architects, in collaboration with Note Design Studio, is transforming it into a 98,000-square-foot design-led sustainable office space. Planning permission was granted at the end of 2024, and Faithdean's appointment as main contractor in 2026 marks a key project milestone. The building will offer 11 floors of refurbished flexible office space, while activating the ground floor, including improved public areas and a public café at the southwest corner.
At the core of the project is a circular sustainability strategy focused on reuse and adaptation, retaining 90% of the existing structural frame and 80% of the original stone façade. Low-quality additions from the 1990s will be removed, restoring the building's neo-classical modern appearance. The interior redesign prioritizes flexibility, connectivity, and natural light, including a six-story atrium. Upgraded floor plates and integrated ceiling track systems accommodate adaptable office suites, with all windows operable to support mixed-mode ventilation. Shared amenities are located at the top and bottom of the building, including a rooftop pavilion with terrace, a sunken courtyard lounge, a gym, bicycle facilities, and newly landscaped external spaces at the front and rear.
Development Director Sam Elliott stated that Mercury House is a clear statement of confidence in London's Midtown, delivering nearly 100,000 square feet of design-led office space by preserving and optimizing a 1950s building, blending heritage, sustainability, and modern flexibility. The building offers light-filled, adaptable floor plates anchored by a dramatic atrium and carefully curated amenities. Mercury House is expected to open at the end of 2027, with appointed agents Cushman & Wakefield, Farebrother, and Levy Real Estate.
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