HOK redesigns stalled City office block to address viability issues

By Tom Lowe2024-10-14T12:59:00

Need for rethink at Blackfriars job blamed on high construction costs and rising interest rates

HOK has redesigned its plans for a City of London office block which has been stalled by high construction costs and rising interest rates.

The partial demolition and rebuild of Fleet House at 8-12 New Bridge Street near Blackfriars station was given the green light by City councillors in January last year.

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