1 Broadgate Washrooms

Broadgate, which lies adjacent to the busy transport hub of Liverpool Street Station, is surrounded by Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Old Street and the City.

1 Broadgate is located in the southern part of the Broadgate campus in the City of London. It provides flexible accommodation for a mix of uses including 50,000 square feet of retail space arranged around a new retail arcade over four levels, and 545,000 square feet of new office space above. In plan, the building form maintains the principles and geometry of the original masterplan by framing the public space around Broadgate Circle, formally addressing the southern edge of Finsbury Avenue Square, and clearly defining the north-south pedestrian axis along Finsbury Avenue. AHMM’s multi-coloured, autumnal design is focussed on breaking down the perception of the scale of this development and incorporates generous terraces and balconies totalling to 45,000 sq ft of green space for the building’s users.

The highly sustainable scheme is the fifth project delivered under the Broadgate Framework for British Land and GIC, and is one of the largest design and build schemes Sir Robert McAlpine has ever delivered in London. The appointment saw our Washroom Business Unit deliver a comprehensive turnkey washroom fit-out package. The super-loo configuration featured European Ash veneered cubicle fronts and dividers, with panelling and doorsets to match. The scope included laminate faced IPS modules, GIFA calcium silicate flooring, terrazzo floor tiling, modular ceilings and Corian-clad island vanity units with bespoke post-mounted mirrors. The extensive scope also captured a full MEP scope to the washroom vicinity and end of trip areas, designed, procured and installed by our resident MEP team.

The striking 14-storey building is on target to achieve BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Platinum and NABERS 5-star certification, with sustainability placed at the core at each stage of design and construction.