78-90 Colmore Row

Planning has been submitted to refurbish and extend 78-90 Colmore Row, a soon to be exemplar office retrofit in Birmingham city centre. Working with the architects to retain and celebrate the building’s heritage, the refurbishment will enhance its specifications and energy efficiency with new windows, fortified walls, and renewable energy sources like PV panels.

Office spaces will be upgraded, including a new floor and wellness spaces such as a landscaped roof terrace and business lounge. Plans include a restaurant, café, and bar facilities, featuring design elements inspired by Birmingham’s history.

Our sustainability team focused on material recirculation, working closely with demolition consultants, product manufacturers, and the design team. It is targeting low energy usage intensity.

Daniel Floyd, Associate, commented “We are proud to be involved in this landmark project in the heart of Birmingham city centre. We've implemented a range of innovative solutions to help drive the initiative forward and achieve the vision of a truly sustainable building."

Key fact

Our sustainability team developed a bespoke KPI tracker aligned with local plans, client goals, and sustainability best practices, including certification schemes, health & wellbeing, climate resilience, social value, whole-life carbon & circularity.

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Key fact

After all existing materials have been reviewed for direct reuse/repurposing, any newly installed materials will be specified to be low-carbon materials wherever possible either through high levels of recycled content or from reclaimed sources.

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Mike Gosling in a suit with office eating area background

Michael Gosling

Partner, Building Services

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78-90 Colmore Row, is a great scheme where sustainability has been at the forefront of the client’s brief and the whole design team has worked collaboratively to deliver on these aspirations.