Conceptually the proposed new building comprises of a central cube with a wing of terraces starting on Pudding Lane, wrapping around and stepping down towards the Monument. The taller central section steps back along Monument Street to allow for a visual separation from The Monument and re-establish the vision of the original piazza. Similarly, the taller massing element is set away from neighbouring buildings along Botolph Lane with a wild garden along its edge.
The material palette will also draw inspiration from The Monument and surrounding buildings and will have a high percentage of recycled content.
The design of the lower levels focuses on improving accessibility and permeability around the site and creating a connection with Monument square, celebrating the unique history of the area. There is also an opportunity to provide public realm enhancements on Monument Street.
At the heart of the proposals for Faryners House is the opportunity to deliver public realm improvements. These consist of opening up Faryners House by reenvisaging the ground floor, introducing shared retail, a new visitor centre for the Monument and a generous double-height reception space serving the office floors above. Alongside the visual benefits, the new public realm enhancements will aim to increase accessibility around Monument square.
The aim of the emerging delivery and servicing strategy for the site is to ensure that servicing activities are managed appropriately such that the local community, pedestrians, cyclists and other highway users experience minimal disruption and disturbance during all operational phases of the development.
The approach for the site is to maximise daylight, views, fresh air and nature. The proposal will meet the sustainable standards of the City of London, enhancing and supporting the biodiversity within the City. The proposals will also target Net Zero Carbon operational performance in line with emerging industry targets.
Our team have been working through multiple options to how to bring forward the proposals in the most sustainable way, in accordance with relevant policies/guidance. During the design process, four options were considered which would require varying degrees of redevelopment, with these options assessed on their sustainability credentials.
When considering the potential redevelopment options, it is necessary to find the balance between upfront carbon emissions from construction and the long term future-proofing of the building. Alongside this, it is important to factor in the opportunity for wider benefits, such as the significant public realm improvements and additional amenities and facilities that could be provided.
The basement retention allows for 30% retention of the existing building mass. Redeveloping above ground allows for the creation of a new energy efficient building future-proofed against climate change, but with less upfront carbon emissions than a full scale rebuild. The chosen option provides the highest net positive in terms of sustainability credentials.
This approach will also allow the opportunity to deliver the full range of public realm improvements and new public and private amenities and facilities, including the visitor centre.
The proposals to transform Faryners House are being led by an experienced project team, including industry leaders such as Fletcher Priest Architects, Gerald Eve and M3 Consulting.
Fletcher Priest is a cosmopolitan, award-winning design practice known for their workplace, residential, retail and cultural buildings. Their practice is made up of people from around the world with many areas of expertise including masterplanning, architecture, interior design, design research, graphic design, furniture and product design, illustration, photography and film.
Fletcher Priest is a highly collaborative practice, led by a widely respected, talented and knowledgeable partnership group. Since the practice’s foundation in 1978, they have worked with the City of London to complete a number of award-winning projects for a variety of organisations.
Gerald Eve are one of the UK’s most-respected planning and development consultancies, working with leading private, public and third sector clients on some of the most high profile and complex projects in the country.
They engage actively across the political landscape to create solutions that benefit all stakeholders, with their agile approach and integrated advice adding clear value to landowners, the projects themselves and the communities where they are located.
M3 Consulting is a specialist development management and project management business. They advise on, lead and manage all aspects of property and development, from inception, land assembly and design, through town planning, third party, legals, and construction.
Offering flexible development management and project management expertise, M3 have shaped, nurtured and delivered some of London’s most successful buildings and places. Their experience spans through all stages of the project lifecycle, fusing commercial awareness, technical know-how and instinctive people skills to unlock value and make great places.
