Work on a Hawkins Brown-designed project in Shoreditch has taken a step towards starting after contractors were invited to bid for the £13m job. 

They have until August 6 to express interest in the project to upgrade a London comprehensive whose former pupils include Tower 42 architect Richard Seifert and Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp.

The Central Foundation Boys’ School close to Old Street roundabout in Shoreditch wants to renovate an existing building and build a new arts block under plans to increase pupil numbers at the 900-place school.

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