Old War Office

Architect

EPR Architects

Client

Westminster Development Services

Location

London, SW1A

Old War Office, Whitehall, which used to be a major MOD office. Over the years many notable names have been based there, including Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George, Lord Kitchener, and TE Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. MOD staff moved out of the building and were mostly re-located across the road into Main Building, which is in effect the MOD’s Head Office. It is estimated that consolidating staff in one building will save at least £8 million per year in running costs.

The projects involves the redevelopment of the Old War Office, a Grade II* listed building which, completed in 1906, was once used by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and sits at the heart of Whitehall.

The project started in 2016 and the 760,000 sq ft development will bring the building back into use, creating a world class 5-star hotel by Raffles and 85 apartments. Works include developing a six storey basement and constructing a three storey roof extension.

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