New London Architecture

Tower Hamlets Town Hall

Built

The new headquarters for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, encompasses the restoration of the Grade II listed former Royal London Hospital building, and the addition of an extension.

Encompassing the restoration of the Grade II former Royal London Hospital building and the addition of a new build extension, the move consolidates several of the council's offices in one location, offering a range of public services in a more accessible location in Whitechapel. The surrounding new public realm provides much needed dwell space for visitors to the town hall and the neighbouring hospital. Large scale public event spaces are located at ground level in the new extension Smaller, enclosed public engagement spaces and the Resident’s Hub are located within the existing building’s ground floor close to the main portico entrance.

This project is featured alongside our Public London: Activating the City insight study. The publication, exhibition and online project directory explore what constitutes a successful and democratic public realm today, the role of co‑creation and partnerships, and how we can ensure that places are fit‑for‑purpose in the long term.
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New London Awards 2023

New London Awards 2023

Shortlisted in the Culture category

The new headquarters for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, encompasses the restoration of the Grade II listed former Royal London Hospital building, and the addition of a new build extension.

Vote for this project in the People's Choice Award. The deadline for voting is the 8th October.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Tower Hamlets

Size

26200 sq m

Completion

January 2023


Location

Aldgate East, Underground Ltd, Whitechapel High St, London E1 7PT, UK


Team Credits

Contractor

Bouygues UK

Structural Engineer

Elliott Wood

Project Manager

Gerald Eve


Last updated on

27/06/2024


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