Project Name: OLD WAR OFFICE

Main Contractor: Toureen Group

  • Location: Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A 2EU
  • Status: Completed December 2020

Project Function: Luxury Hotel and Residential Apartments

Project Details

The redevelopment of the Old War Office Building, a Grade II listed building in Whitehall, London SW1.

The building is converted into a luxury Raffles Hotel and private residences comprising 125 guest rooms and 85 apartments.

The Grade II Listed Old War Office Building was completed in 1906 and contains around 1,100 rooms across 7 floors, linked by more than 2 miles of corridors. It was home for the Imperial General Staff and was central to operations. The building was a focal point for military planning throughout the major conflicts of the 20th century, housing numerous secretaries of state, including Sir Winston Churchill.

ALB Brickwork was honoured to be working with Tureen Group in delivering the blockwork package to all extended basements, this iconic building and the history that holds made working in this project very special.