GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

PJ Hegarty’s UK operation was awarded the project to refurbish the London headquarters of the General Dental Council in the centre of Westminster in two locations — 37 Wimpole Street and 13-15 Wimpole Mews. The building work involved both new-build extensions coupled with internal reorganisation and refurbishment of the existing building to increase floor space and to provide more efficient use of space.

Client : General Dental Council
Service : Commercial
Architect : Corrigan, Soundy & Kilaiditi Chartered Architects
Quantity surveyors : Robinson Low Francis
Structural engineer : Fairhurst GAA
Services engineer : Long & Partners
Value : €6.3 million

One of the key factors in the building’s reorganisation was to increase legibility and ease access. A clear route was formed through the building with a central circulation point. Building works include new mansard roof extensions to create a fifth floor to Wimpole Street and a second floor to Wimpole Mews and a central ‘infill’ extension between the two buildings. The project also included extensive internal refurbishment and fit-out work.

37 Wimpole Street is located in one of the busiest areas of central London, so access to the construction site was limited, and operating times were severely constrained. However, we ensured that the building was fully operational throughout the entire construction works, with all GDC staff remaining in occupation.