Contractor named for low carbon City office retrofit

Mace Construct has been appointed to deliver the low carbon retrofit of 60 Queen Victoria Street, a 16,700m² office building in the heart of London’s financial district.

Originally built in the 1990s, the new designs will retain the architectural character of the building, while substantially improving its environmental performance and occupier experience.

The cut and carve approach, significantly reduces embodied carbon compared to a full demolition and rebuild, while still enabling major structural alterations and enhancements.

The scheme is aiming to achieve BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and will use recycled steelwork wherever possible.

Ged Simmons, Managing Director for Private Sector Mace Construct, said: “This ambitious retrofit opportunity reflects our continued commitment to sustainable construction, where innovative thinking and responsible material use shape our approach.

“At 60 Queen Victoria Street, we are working closely with the team to explore solutions that respect the existing structure while enabling a modern, low carbon workspace.”