Green light for Emrys Architects’ £120m refurb of landmark Kensington block

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Art Deco Barkers of Kensington building to be given modern office upgrade

Emrys Architect’s plans for a £120m refurbishment of South Kensington’s landmark Barkers of Kensington building have been given the green light.

The proposals, designed for Relsa Properties, to rejig the grade II-listed block on Kensington High Street were approved by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea last month.

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