A renowned Shoreditch building is set to undergo a comprehensive refurbishment with a £20m investment.
- Originally constructed in the 1880s, Curtin House housed furniture and clothing workshops.
- The refurbishment aims to offer modern, sustainable office spaces with architectural advancements.
- Significant structural changes will be made, including new entrances, lifts, and terraces.
- The project emphasises sustainability, targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A standards.
Curtin House, an iconic structure in the heart of Shoreditch, is poised for a significant transformation following the awarding of a £20m contract to RED Construction. Initially built in the 1880s to accommodate furniture and clothing workshops, this Grade II-listed building has since been repurposed as office space and is now set to experience a comprehensive refurbishment and restructuring.
This ambitious project aims to deliver Cat A and B workspaces through extensive enhancements. The RED Construction team will introduce novel structural walkways, design rooftop terraces, construct a new main entrance, and install state-of-the-art lifts. These changes are part of a vision to harmoniously blend the building’s historic significance with contemporary architectural features.
Sustainability is a cornerstone of the refurbishment, with the design, crafted by architect Anomaly, prioritising environmentally conscious practices. The project is on track to achieve both BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings, reflecting a commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. This includes meticulous external masonry work, window restoration, and the refurbishment of existing timber floors, alongside the repair of internal brickwork and steel columns.
Dave Osborne, Group Director at RED Construction London, expressed pride in being selected for such a distinguished project, highlighting RED’s history of thoughtful refurbishment work. He stated the firm is ideally suited to partner with Aviva Investors due to their expertise in balancing heritage conservation with innovative sustainable practices.
Additionally, the project’s social impact is underscored through collaboration with the Black Girls in Property Programme at The Land Collective. By hosting site visits and expert talks, the initiative aims to engage and inspire young women from diverse backgrounds, fostering a more inclusive future for the construction industry.
The £20m refurbishment of Curtin House by RED Construction signifies a pivotal moment in blending heritage conservation with modern innovation and sustainability.
