Office Buildings
BBC, London
BBC Worldwide und BBC Commercial Holdings
London, United Kingdom
11.000 m²
HOK
24 Monate
A new, vibrant, high-tech workplace for BBC Worldwide
As part of its long-term property strategy, the BBC wanted to free up part of the iconic television center in London for something new. The aim was to create a vibrant, high-tech global headquarters for its commercial arm: BBC Worldwide.
As the designated project manager, Drees & Sommer UK worked with two stakeholders: BBC Worldwide and the owner, BBC Commercial Holdings. The experts also managed the planning team and other stakeholders.
They started by gutting the 11,000 m2 office space, which included extensive asbestos removal work and then fundamentally modernized the building with significant structural changes.
A new steel substructure was required for the existing building shell and core. Existing concrete slabs also had to make way for a new atrium, which means the building now has a vertically open structure across all floors.
The rooms were given higher ceilings, and a grand staircase was created in the center of the building. All of this serves the concept of creating a vibrant working environment and strengthening the sense of community.
The experts installed a high level of new technology throughout the building to promote a vibrant working environment and the digital focus of work. The headquarters was successfully completed in line with all cost, schedule, and quality targets.
BBC, London is one of our Wall of Fame projects. These are projects that we are particularly proud of. They have not only helped our respective clients, but also us as a company.
Why BBC, London deserves a place on our Wall of Fame:
- Fundamental modernization: The building has 11,000 m² of office space and was modernized from the ground up instead of being demolished. It is an impressive example of innovation and sustainability!
- Vibrant working environment: There is a grand staircase in the center of the building, higher ceilings, and a clever interior design to promote a sense of community and create an inspiring working environment. Work becomes an experience here!
- High-tech equipment: The abundance of new technologies throughout the building shows that the BBC is focusing on a workplace that is digitally oriented and offers space for innovative ideas
Individual Services
- Facility Management Consulting
- Project Management
