Pension fund plans Royal Exchange Buildings refurb

The owner of the Grade II listed 1-3 Royal Exchange Buildings in the City of London has revealed plans to revamp the “worn down and outdated” office space in the building. Strathclyde Pension Fund has lodged plans with the City of London Corporation to refurbish the lower basement, first, second and fourth floors of the building, including new internal walls and layouts. The plans also include replacing some windows with doors to give access to balconies, which planning documents describe as “an untapped opportunity”. A planning statement from architects Geraghty Taylor said: “The proposed internal alterations seek to improve quality and visual aspect of the premises. The current internal office areas are worn down and outdated… the proposed alterations will be architecturally sympathetic to the age and the character of the building and will have a very little impact to the historic value of the building.” The property was built around 1910 to designs by Sir Ernest George and Yates. To send feedback, e-mail tim.burke@eg.co.uk or tweet @_tim_burke or @EGPropertyNews Image © Geraghty Taylor