Landsec leads refurbishment project at Taylor Wessing’s London HQ

Landsec has plans to carry out an extensive refurbishment of global law firm Taylor Wessing’s London headquarters.

The refurbishment will transform 5 New Street Square to a reimagined, modernized and more sustainable building. According to Landsec, the rejuvenation project will deliver the look, feel and facilities of a new building, with less environmental impact than building and fitting out a brand new one. Sustainability is at the center of all decisions in the refurbishment process, with the collective objective to retain and repair where possible, rather than replace.

The main elements of the work, which will be led by Landsec, include decarbonizing the building through the replacement of gas boilers with air-source heat pumps to set it on a pathway to net-zero carbon. The plans also include new designs for reception, lifts and outdoor spaces, including a new communal terrace. The new space will target a minimum of BREEAM Excellent and WELL Gold Core, and Lands