The Crown Estate has today confirmed plans to commence the £100m redevelopment of Duke’s Court, a mixed retail and office block on the corner of Duke Street and Jermyn Street in St James’s, W1.
The plans, which have been designed by John McAslan and Partners and will be delivered by Skanska, form part of the Crown Estate’s wider £500m investment programme in St James’s.
The scheme will create 35,000 sq ft of modern office accommodation from the first to sixth floor,and 11,000 sq ft of shops and restaurants at ground and basement levels. As part of the same project, six new flats are proposed at 33 Bury Street, restoring the upper floors of the building to their original residential use.
James Cooksey, director of central London at the Crown Estate ,said: “We are committed to re-establishing St James’s as world-class business and lifestyle destination. Such an investment reflects our belief in the fundamentals of London’s West End, notwithstanding the near-term market outlook, and its continued performance over the long term through creating fantastic buildings that stand the test of time.”
Steve Holbrook, managing director of Skanska, said: “We have worked closely with members of the Crown Estate’s delivery team to develop a cost-effective solution and look forward to working with the Crown Estate. This is our third contract win in the West End this year.”
Duke’s Court is set to complete in spring 2019.
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