Devonport House

Planning Granted

Image courtesy of Sanders Studios

Our proposal for the Devonport House Project will transform a Grade II listed former naval hospital nurses home into a state-of-the-art teaching and community space for the University of Greenwich.

Devonport House is a Grade II listed building and falls within the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site, Greenwich Park Conservation Area, and an Area of High Archaeological Potential.
The project involves a sensitive refurbishment of the Grade II listed Devonport House into a sustainable workplace and educational environment. Central to this initiative is the commitment to minimising waste, circular economy principles and the reuse of structural elements, yielding upfront carbon savings whilst retaining the existing building’s unique character.
The new three storey extension contains contemporary, flexible and future proofed teaching spaces; including a 150-seat flat floor lecture space, 90 seat lecture space, specialist teaching facilities and a trading floor.
New landscaped areas revitalise what was previously a back of house area into an inviting and relaxed dwell space, awash with greenery and planting with opportunities for public art.
The inclusion of an “active street” serves as a dynamic and vibrant thoroughfare that connects various elements within the scheme and engages with the surrounding community.
The street forms a triple height atrium which encloses the elevation of Devonport House; both conserving and emphasizing it. It also provides a buffer between the historic façade of Devonport House and the new contemporary addition, with link bridges at first floor providing a physical link between the existing and new.

We are honoured to be leading the architectural vision for the Devonport House Project. Our goal is to breathe new life into this historic building by blending modern, sustainable design with its rich heritage. We’re focused on creating spaces that honour the character of the World Heritage Site while introducing cutting-edge amenities that will benefit future generations for many years to come.

Matt Tarling, Director, Stride Treglown

Project information

Status

Planning Granted

Borough

Greenwich

Size

9000 sq m

Completion

2027

Team Credits

Client

University of Greenwich