Northern Estate Programme
- Location
- London, UK
- Client
- Houses of Parliament
- Expertise
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Sustainability
- Town Planning
- Completion
- From 2021
The Northern Estate Programme comprises the refurbishment and development of multiple Grade I, II and II* listed buildings that provide office space for the House of Commons.
The Northern Estate Programme comprises the refurbishment and development of multiple Grade I, II and II* listed buildings in Whitehall that provide office space for the House of Commons. Key buildings include Norman Shaw North and South, 1 Derby Gate, 1 Parliament Street and 1 Canon Row. The programme of refurbishment is necessary to ensure continued security and flexibility of accommodation for the government and addresses poor environmental performance, improves fire safety requirements in order to abide by regulations, enhanced access and circulation, integrated technology and upgraded building fabrics, mechanical and electrical services, workspace, amenities and conference facilities.
Norman Shaw North is grade I listed and the first purpose-built police headquarters in the UK. This aspect of the project will see the refurbishment and repair of the building; provide new accommodation for MPs and Staff; and improve the accessibility, energy performance, and sustainability of the building. A new atrium roof introduces a covered courtyard with new flexible FOH facilities for MPs, staff and visitors. The project will complete Q3 2025.
Appointed at the early briefing stage, we were responsible for defining and implementing the sustainability strategy for this scheme. Since completion, we have continued to work with Parliament to optimise the performance of the building, undertaking post occupancy activities in accordance with the Parliamentary Soft Landing’s process