Performing extensive renovation works on a grade 2 listed building in the heart of London can be a challenging task for any contractor. We had to ensure that the building’s historical integrity is preserved while incorporating modern building techniques, materials and services. Additionally, we had to adhere to strict planning and building regulations, forcing us to find VE and design solutions within extremely strict parameters.

Access to the site was also a challenge, as the Criterion Building is located in one of the busiest areas in London, with limited parking and restricted access the logistics of the project, including scheduling workers, delivering materials, and coordinating with subcontractors, to be complex and time-consuming.

Refurbishing a 19th-century building and converting it into a hotel involves MEP design and install work. The project required an MEP engineering company that is experienced in working with historic structures, and can bring the existing systems up to (and beyond) current standards, and can design and install new systems to accommodate the building’s new use.

MY MEP installed energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems, water-efficient plumbing, and renewable energy sources to create a carbon efficient hotel. Our team used creative solutions to create the new layout of the hotel, which will include public spaces, guest rooms, and meeting rooms, while minimizing the impact on the historic structure.

MY Facades executed the facades and cladding work, consisting of high-level acoustic insulation (due to the central location), and a high-performance thermal envelope with extraordinary environmental values, while maintaining the original feel and style of the mid-19th century Criterion Building.