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Adelphi Fully Let
Adelphi Fully Let.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 9077P Aukett Swanke Group PLC 06 September 2017 \n\nSeptember 6th 2017 \n \nAdelphi Building Achieves Full Occupation\n \nThe 326,000 sq ft Adelphi Building, on the north bank of the Thames in London's West End, has been fully let shortly after the completion of a five year phased refurbishment programme led by Aukett Swanke. Blackstone, the developer, has successfully attracted high grade occupiers such as The Economist, relocating from their eponymous headquarters in St James, Conde Nast, Spotify and Shiseido to the building, a Grade II listed Art-Deco landmark. \n \nAppointed in 2012 Aukett Swanke's design for the first six floors was completed within six months from the project commencement in late 2015; followed by two further phases covering the upper levels of the building, all of which completed in April of this year.\n \nThe building was originally completed in 1938 to a design by architect Stanley Hamp, who was also involved in the nearby Savoy Hotel. The floor plan was innovative for its time and took the form of a 'double-E' shape which provided setbacks to allow occupants to benefit from natural light and take advantage of the views over the river. \n \nA key part of the appeal of the building to potential occupiers has been the provision of a modern workplace alongside the retention of the building's historic façade and classical features. Aukett Swanke's design ideas extended the setbacks down to draw natural light into the deep space on the lower levels of the building. The practice also adopted the existing building's art deco themes with the detailing of dramatic new wall mounted reliefs in the reception area. The creation of new ground floor restaurants and public realm as well as rooftop terraces completed the broader appeal to potential tenants. Most floors have been let to single occupiers.\n \nAukett Swanke Group CEO Nicholas Thompson said:\n \n\"The Adelphi Building provides another high class example of the work that the practice is pre-eminent in. Aukett Swanke has extensive experience in converting listed buildings to new uses, thereby ensuring their continued viability in the modern world whilst retaining the outstanding historic architectural features. The new Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square has been fashioned out of the former Port ...