McLaren picked for University of Greenwich renewal project
McLaren Construction has been selected to refurbish and extend Devonport House, a Grade II listed building in Greenwich, to house a new teaching facility for the University of Greenwich. The project includes a modern extension, preservation of historic interiors, and a focus on sustainability, with the building aimed to become net zero carbon.
What changed in this renewal project
The University of Greenwich plans to refurbish Devonport House, a historic nurses’ home from the 1920s, and create a new Stride Treglown-designed teaching facility for the Greenwich Business School. A contemporary extension will connect to the original building, replacing a 1990s conference centre. The project aims to recondition the interior to a high standard, keep historic features such as the Churchill Room and two staircases, and open much of the ground floor to the public. The finished building is described as net zero carbon, meaning it aims to balance or reduce carbon emissions to near zero.
Key facts you should know
- Developer: McLaren Construction selected to carry out refurbishment and extension work.
- Location: Devonport House, Greenwich, London. — worth weighing when comparing McLaren picked University Greenwich options in Manama.
- Architect: Stride Treglown designed the new teaching facility.
- Purpose: Create a dedicated teaching and learning space for the University of Greenwich's Greenwich Business School.
- Historic elements: Revival plans preserve the Churchill Room and two historic staircases.
- Design: A glazed atrium will connect new and old parts of the building.
- Public access: Much of the ground floor is planned to be open to the public.
- Environmental target: Net zero carbon in operation. — worth weighing when comparing McLaren picked University Greenwich options in Manama.
Who is affected by the project
Students and staff of the University of Greenwich will use the new teaching spaces. Local residents and visitors may access the ground-floor public areas as the building opens to the public. McLaren Construction works, Stride Treglown designers, and University leadership are the primary parties coordinating the project.
Practical next steps for stakeholders
- University of Greenwich will coordinate schedules for teaching activity in the new space and communicate any access or disruption to the campus community.
- McLaren Construction will manage construction timelines, permits, and safety plans; expect typical site activity notices and any pedestrian impacts near Devonport House.
- Public-facing elements of the ground floor may be opened gradually; check campus updates for hours and access rules.
- Look for updates on the project’s carbon targets and sustainability performance as construction progresses toward net zero goals.
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