Knight Harwood

Many of our projects are located in London’s West End, an area rich in both historical and geographical significance. Covent Garden is one such location, with over ten Knight Harwood previously completed projects! Today, it is a much-loved destination known for its high-end fashion, beauty, arts, and dining scene. However, its origins date back to the Benedictines of Westminster, who once maintained a kitchen garden there. It later became a thriving flower, fruit, and vegetable market, serving the city for over 300 years. Covent Garden has long been associated with entertainment, but it was in the 18th century that it truly became a cultural hub with the construction of the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane and the Royal Ballet and Opera on Bow Street, built to entertain London’s gentry. Thanks to our friends at Elliott Wood (Historic England) we can share these historic photos of Grainhouse, our project on Drury Lane, in the early 20th Century, and how the five heritage buildings look today as one sensitively transformed commercial space in collaboration with Hines United Kingdom. #loveconstruction #historicbuilding #collaboration

Alex Tarrant was one of the first graduates to join the Knight Harwood graduate training programme over thirteen years ago. Now a Senior Project Manager, he believes that the support provided by the programme and the culture of open communication, specifically being able to ask questions of senior members of the team, helped him to become well rounded in his role and develop the ability to cope with the challenges that construction can sometimes bring up.

Last Tuesday, our team in Mayfair hosted a breakfast for all of the women involved in our special Berkeley Square office scheme. The event was an opportunity for the team to collaborate and share their experiences and journey within the construction industry. It was also lovely to have Alexa, a year 9 student in attendance too, who was on work experience for the day and had the opportunity to learn about the variety of roles available in the construction industry. #inspiringwomen #inspiringyoungpeople #loveconstruction

Nestled in the heart of Marylebone Village, our project on Thayer Street and Marylebone Lane seamlessly blends heritage and contemporary design in collaboration with The Howard de Walden Estate. Featuring a retained and restored façade on Marylebone Lane and a new frontage on Thayer Street created with York handmade brickwork, the development fits in perfectly with the character of the area. Inside, it offers modern Cat A office spaces on the upper floors, with retail units at ground and basement levels. Chapman Architects Elliott Wood ME Engineers Platform Quantem

This week, in celebration of International Women's Day and Women in Construction Week, our team had the pleasure of hosting a series of events to recognise the incredible contributions of women in our industry. On Tuesday, we started with a breakfast to appreciate the talented women working on our luxury commercial project in Mayfair. It was lovely to be joined by Alexa, who was on work experience for the day. On Wednesday, we were joined by ladies from our client team and Daval Construction Ltd., taking part in a bricklaying masterclass—a fantastic way to celebrate the skills and craftsmanship that drive our industry. On Thursday, we took a walking tour through Westminster, reflecting on the women who have shaped history in the local area. #womeninconstructionweek #internationalwomensday #empoweringwomen

Thank you to Hines United Kingdom for sharing this wonderful fly-through of Film House, our project in Soho, showing the building come alive as a high quality workspace. We are very excited to deliver this beautiful design for Hines, a valued repeat client. #loveconstruction #officerefurbishment #repeatclient

Our graduate and apprentice programme is a highly valued aspect of our business. It is extremely rewarding to hear the positive feedback from the young people involved. With the support and structure we provide during their training we hope that they will flourish and establish themselves in senior roles within Knight Harwood. #loveconstruction #graduatetraining #apprenticeship

We are pleased to share the latest photos of our project with The Hurlingham Club, Fulham. This prestigious private members club was founded in 1869, originally as a pigeon shooting club, and has since been a sought-after destination for sporting and social activities, with guests enjoying the croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse. Our project will revitalise the East Wing, creating a new destination restaurant and finishing kitchen with refurbished event areas including a space that is often at the heart of events at The Hurlingham Club, Palm Court. With its 30-metre-long domed ceiling, Palm Court is an impressive sight despite being in the midst of construction work.

If you have passed through Clapham Junction station recently, you may have caught a glimpse of the wonderful new rooftop pavillion and restored cupola that sit proudly on top of the iconic Arding & Hobbs building, just a stone's throw from the busy travel hub. Our project here with W.RE comprised the sensitive restoration, refurbishment and extension of the iconic Grade II listed building that had served as a department store for many years. Stiff + Trevillion Architects AKT II NDY B&CO exigere

Some projects are just so memorable that we can not resist revisiting them periodically. The Royal Academy Schools at the Royal Academy of Arts is no exception. Our project here saw the transformation of the School's space to provide a fully accessible, flexible and high-quality work environment for its staff and students. Through careful restoration and enhancement of the historic building fabric, new facilities and contemporary spaces have been provided. A new studio suite and workshops have been introduced along with a new library, commercial kitchen, canteen facilities and acoustically constructed recording and performance spaces. David Chipperfield Architects Julian Harrap Architects LLP Alan Baxter Ltd Arup Buro Four Core Five