Duke of York Square Queripel House

Workplace, Retail, Leisure

This historic and award-winning destination comprises of a mix of buildings and uses. With retail and restaurants at ground floor and basement levels, office units at first and second floors and medical use occupying a separate block. Duke of York Square offers al fresco dining, a place for entertainment or to linger and the iconic Saatchi Gallery.

Client: Cadogan Estate
Location: London
Size: 4.1 Ha
Value: £170m
Status: Complete

Architecturally, the starting point for the building is the retained façade facing onto the square with new build extending behind, above and linking to the side. The large open plan ground floor is occupied by a local delicatessen and café with offices above accessed from a central covered courtyard that links in with the glazed entrance lobby.

The palette of materials used takes precedent from surrounding buildings on the campus: yellow stock brickwork, Portland stone and timber sash windows are complemented by large areas of glazing, fine lead roofs and contemporary interiors.