1 & 2 New Ludgate

Creating award-winning buildings on an iconic island site in London

Completed in 2015, 1 & 2 New Ludgate is a mixed-use scheme providing circa 32,517m2 of office space as well as 2,973m2 of retail and restaurant space with a new public ‘piazzetta’. The two buildings are situated next to England’s most famous court, the Old Bailey, in the heart of London.

A decade of work

Gleeds was involved in the project for 10 years as the scheme was adapted to suit the economic climate and the demand. Gleeds carried out cost management duties and acted as the employer’s agent, administrating the contract from start to finish.

Both 10-storey constructions were completed ahead of schedule and comprise of two different structures; One New Ludgate is steel framed whilst Two New Ludgate has a concrete frame.

An award winning project

The development has been rated as Excellent by the BREEAM environmental standard and was awarded as The City of London Building of the Year in 2016.

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Paul Sweeney

Paul Sweeney
Regional Director, London