Pioneering Canary Wharf redevelopment with enhanced ground-level activation and 25% more office space. The refurbishment reduced carbon by 10,200t and achieved BREEAM Outstanding.

The major refurbishment of one of the first buildings in Canary Wharf – now known as YY London – will significantly improve its environmental performance and relationship with the surrounding public realm. The project will create a NIA 408,000 sq ft building and increase ground-level activation across the lower floors, provide 25% more office and retail space, articulate a bold new façade, and create a striking reimagination of an existing building that avoids the need for demolition over water.

"YY London exemplifies our commitment to meaningful adaptive reuse at Buckley Gray Yeoman. By retaining the existing structure while radically reimagining its identity through the distinctive Y-shaped façade, we've created a building that honours its heritage while dramatically reducing its carbon footprint. The triple-height entrance and rooftop garden establish new connections with both the public realm and natural environment. This transformation demonstrates how thoughtful architectural intervention can breathe new life into existing buildings, creating sustainable, people-centric spaces that will serve Canary Wharf for generations to come." - Adam Wood, Associate Director at Buckley Gray Yeoman.