BAM Tops Out The Rowe In Whitechapel

Construction company BAM has topped out at the Rowe in Whitechapel.

Originally named Central House, the scheme for client Frasers Property, has been challenging and complex.

At the outset, the project team had to radically redesign the building to mitigate structural risks, resulting in a design that was more ambitious than previously envisaged.


Plans to reuse and reconfigure the existing six storey structure were replaced, with a new scheme that saw us demolish the existing building, while retaining the 1960’s façade. BAM is now working on the new 12 storey building, which sits behind the façade and comprises five concrete floors on the bottom and seven floors above that utilise a lighter steel framework.

With a floor area of 22,579m2, the ambitious sustainable commercial scheme is targeting Well Gold in addition to a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating. The Rowe will run on 100 percent renewable electricity, providing a 45 percent carbon emission reduction compared to a standard office building.