Old War Office, London

OVERVIEW

The Old War Office, a Grade II* listed building with a rich and unique history, was originally completed in 1906 and famously used by Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II. Located at the heart of Whitehall, this 760,000 sq ft landmark has been redeveloped to create a world-class five-star hotel and 85 luxury apartments. Works on the scheme included the construction of a six-storey basement and a three-storey roof extension, delivering one of London’s most prestigious restoration and redevelopment projects.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Shore Group supported Ardmore by supplying up to 30 skilled operatives throughout the programme. This included electricians, improvers, plumbers, and welders, all carefully sourced to meet the technical requirements of the development. The workforce contributed to the complex mechanical and electrical installation works, supporting the delivery of both residential and hotel facilities within the historic building

CHALLENGES

The redevelopment of a Grade II* listed building required not only technical expertise but also precision and compliance with heritage standards. Coordinating skilled trades across such a large and complex site demanded a reliable and consistent workforce.

SOLUTIONS / BENEFITS

The Shore Group’s recruitment and workforce supply services ensured that Ardmore had access to highly skilled and dependable tradespeople throughout the project. With an average rating of 4.7 stars, the operatives delivered consistently high-quality work. This reliability contributed to the seamless progress of the redevelopment, enabling the successful transformation of the Old War Office into a premier luxury destination, completed in August 2022.