Argyll – 84 Brook Street

Refurbishing A Grade II Listed Gem To Premium Modern Standards

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Aura are excellent project managers, with a commitment to providing not only a superb finished product, but crucially, a project that is on time, on budget. Suzanne is trustworthy, a superb team player, and someone who ‘gets the job done’. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aura for future projects I am in no doubt we will be calling on Aura for support for many new Argyll projects in the future!

Emily Smith (Chief Operating Officer for Argyll)

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Brief

Argyll, a premium serviced office provider, engaged Aura Consulting to manage the transformation of 84 Brook Street, a Grade II listed building in London.

The aim was to create a “home-from-home” feel while preserving the building’s heritage and improving functionality for modern office use.

The project scope included a full refurbishment of the interior, which featured a significant design overhaul to modernize the space while respecting its historic features.

Planning permission was secured to knock through two walls to open up the floorplan and improve the flow of the office spaces.

Challenges

M&E Replacement – The replacement of the mechanical and electrical systems, including the condensers, was a significant challenge. This had to be carefully coordinated to minimize disruption to existing tenants and ensure all upgrades were integrated smoothly

Value Engineering – The original design featured high-cost timber fluting, which was value-engineered to reduce costs while maintaining the aesthetic appeal.

Heritage Sensitivity – As a Grade II listed building, all modifications had to be approved through a sensitive planning process, and great care was taken to preserve the building’s historical character.

In-Occupation Works – The building remained fully occupied throughout the refurbishment, requiring a phased approach to minimize disturbance to tenants and ensure business continuity.

Highlights

Historical Preservation – The project carefully preserved the Grade II listing status of 84 Brook Street while updating key design elements, including ornate woodwork and architectural details, to blend the building’s historical character with contemporary office needs.

Sustainability – The building’s EPC rating was successfully upgraded from D to B, significantly improving its energy efficiency and aligning with Argyll’s sustainability goals.

Space Optimization – The creation of open-plan areas through the removal of two walls transformed the layout, improving the flow and making the space more functional for today’s flexible working needs.

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