Favermead pushes button on 60 Holborn Viaduct

  Favermead has pushed the button on 60 Holborn Viaduct, EC1, its 215,000 sq ft commercial office development designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox.   The first images of the building have been unveiled today, and it is now being actively marketed having been granted planning consent in December 2007, but shelved during the downturn.     60 Holborn Viaduct will replace Bath House, a mixed use development designed in 1967. A key component of the redevelopment of 60 Holborn Viaduct is the rebuilding of the Gate House at the north east corner of Farringdon Road, which will complete the existing set of three structures that were originally erected during Victorian times.   John Bushell, KPF’s principal in charge of the project commented: “60 Holborn Viaduct is an important addition to this part of London which has been subject to proposals for redevelopment in the past few years.     “It’s ‘return’ is a response to the current commercial office market in London, particularly the need for high specification, sustainable and flexible offices spaces which can be adapted to accommodate multiple tenants.”   A start on site date is dependent on securing a pre-let agreement.   Knight Frank and CB Richard Ellis will act as joint letting agents.   james.buckley@estatesgazette.com   To access all EGi news stories and commercial property data sign up for a free trial today, or visit the subscription options page to find out more.