Construction of a new Mayfair mixed-use project is set to begin soon following the assignment of a contract to McLaren Construction Group. The company won the US$75 million contract earlier today for the seven storey structure designed by Foster & Partners. It will be located on the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in the West End of London. Additionally, the 58,000 square foot structure will feature a complex three-storey basement. The construction company, who won the contract from O&H Properties, will use a top-down construction for this section in order to make the best use of time, money and safety benefits.
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Details on the Mayfair Mixed-Use structure by McLaren
McLaren, however, only won the contract for the first phase of the landmark retail development which involves the lower ground, ground and first floor retail space. Moreover, they will construct five storeys of office and event space above. The design of the structure includes a striking precast concrete and brick face. There are curved triple-glazed bay windows and a zinc shingle roof. The company will cast the central section of the ground floor slab. This will enable the cores to be constructed at the same time. All the while, excavation down and casting the basement floor slabs and linear walls will also take place.
Project Overview
Location: Corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in the West End of London
Cost: US$75 million
Developers: O&H Properties
Architecture group: Foster & Partners
Contractors: McLaren Construction Group
Construction Timeline: 105 weeks, completion in Spring 2026
The bigger picture
The final plan for the entire mixed use structure located between New Bond Street, Bruton Street and Grafton Street will eventually feature new homes, a hotel, more retail and office space, restaurants, and bars. For this specific first phase, construction is expected to take place over the course of 105 weeks. It is set to be completed by Spring 2026. McGee has been hired for the groundwork, civils and concrete for the basement box. Additionally, BHC has been contracted for the steel frame of the structure.
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