Edwardian-inspired green
In the centre of Farringdon, nestled between the grand edifices of theatre-land and the sleek curves of the financial district, a cobbled courtyard steeped in history. 8 Bleeding Heart Yard – once featured in the writing of Dickens – today boasts resurrected Edwardian façades.
📍Location
🏢Building Details
35,566 sq. ft., across 8 floors
Mixed-use project, completed 2022
Comprehensive restoration + extension of 1970s Edwardian-inspired building
👷🏾♀️Developer & Contractor
Graham Sturge – Co-Founder & Managing Director at RED Construction Group
Tyler Goodwin – Founder & CEO at Seaforth Land Limited
Lacy Dobson – VP of Development at Seaforth Land Limited
Chris Railston-Brown – Director of Development at Seaforth Land Limited
✍️Architects & Engineers
🌱Sustainability
EPC A rating = rare feat for a refurb
Majority of existing structure retained
Employed Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) to create 2 new upper floors with beautiful, vaulted ceilings
Historically inspired bronze mesh façade + new windows authentic to the period – reinstate Greville Street’s original Edwardian architectural details, while complementing surrounding Hatton Garden Conservation Area
🥦 Wellbeing
Existing lightwell infilled and repurposed to provide cycle storage + changing facilities for the building’s occupants
Interior design that feels both classic + contemporary: warm, highly functional spaces provide enriching environment, encouraging diverse thinking
Airy office spaces combined with neutral, earthy tones, natural stone + wood textures throughout
Retail and restaurant use incorporated on lower floors adding vibrant curb appeal
Rooftop terrace with expansive City views
🎈Bonus feature
In keeping with the historical character of nearby Hatton Garden as a centre of fine jewellery, the building will also incorporate a dedicated 1,486 sq. ft. affordable workspace for the craft.
🔗 Check it out https://redconstruction.co.uk/greville-street
