BW: Workplace Experts appointed to refurbish Grade II Listed Queens’ Building at Queen Mary University of London

BW: Workplace Experts has been appointed by Queen Mary University of London as refurbishment contractor for the 15,000 sq m refurbishment of the Grade II listed Queens’ Building, to create a new contemporary, social heart for Queen Mary’s Mile End campus.

The project, designed by architects Pringle Richards Sharratt, will enhance the quality of the overall environment, optimising existing space and improving student study spaces and offices, while maintaining the building’s external heritage characteristics. A new enclosed atrium will be created through the partial demolition of ground floor structures, alterations to basement level, including the creation of a new café and seating area, and the erection of a new glazed roof over the existing courtyard. To ensure level access throughout, the existing south entrance and internal areas of the foyer and reception will be reconfigured and new internal lifts and staircases installed.

Appointed for its unique personal touch and understanding of the building’s cultural roots as the original People’s Palace, BW has been entrusted to bring its refurbishment expertise to bear on this significant project. With Planning and Listed Building consent granted, works will begin on site with completion due in 2025.