Metropolis: Mass Timber hybrid extension delivering high-value workspace

Metropolis is the deep retrofit of the Woolworth’s HQ building designed by Richard Seifert. Designed to be net zero in operation the project has also saved an estimated 25,000 tonnes of embodied carbon through building retention, mass timber extension and fossil-free fuel in operation.  Delivering an exceptional product to future occupiers, the design incorporates around 15% amenity space including gardens, roof terraces, shared amenities and end of journey facilities . Come and hear from the team on the particular challenges faced to achieve the project including: improvements to building fabric while retaining as much of the historic facades as possible  the design, approvals and insurance procedures needed to build out of exposed mass timber delivering amenity-rich, sustainable workplaces for occupiers Speakers Lauren Lemcke, Senior Cost Consultant - MGAC Ben Cross, Creative Real Estate Developer Philip Turner, Director - Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Sofi Zickerman-White, Associate Director - LifeProven William Foster, Partner, London Office Leasing - Knight Frank