The former HQ for HSBC's private bank in London is set to be redeveloped by fit-out specialist Mace.

Real estate investors BentallGreenOak is leading the project at 78 St James's Street, which will see the refurbishment, fit-out and rooftop extension of the historic Grade II listed building.

When completed, the new look building will offer 110,000 sq ft of office accommodation, a pavilion extension and rooftop terraces with views across London's Westminster and Green Park. 


Mace will retain the listed front section of the building, initially completed in 1840, enhancing it to offer a wellness suite, a business lounge and a multi-function room for activities. The project will be delivered by Mace's experienced commercial offices business unit, which recently completed the construction of the iconic 70 St Mary Axe skyscraper in London.  

Ged Simmonds, Managing Director of Commercial Offices at Mace, said: "78 St James's Street is a unique office building due to its Georgian heritage and listed design elements. We are excited to be part of this ambitious plan to bring the building back to life and are looking forward to working closely with the developers to deliver these outstanding new offices."

(CM/JG)