US Embassy hotel plans - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:48, 10 December 2020

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Designing Buildings at 06:54, 31 May 2020

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	* 22 Bishopsgate.		* 22 Bishopsgate.
	* 416-420 Kent, Williamsburg.		* 416-420 Kent, Williamsburg.
	* Battersea Power Station.		* Battersea Power Station.
		+	* British Embassies: Their diplomatic and architectural history.
	* Development House, Shoreditch.		* Development House, Shoreditch.
	* Hertsmere House project.		* Hertsmere House project.
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	* West End Green.		* West End Green.

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Designing Buildings at 05:27, 27 July 2018

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−	In 2018, the US Embassy moved to a new site at Nine Elms, with ~~public consultation being undertaken on~~ plans for a new mixed-use development at its existing site at 30 Grosvenor Square.	+	In 2018, the US Embassy moved to a new site at Nine Elms, with plans for a new mixed-use development at its existing site at 30 Grosvenor Square.

	In early-2016, renowned British architect, Sir David Chipperfield was commissioned by property developers Qatari Diar to transform the significant mid-20th century listed building and reinstate it as the heart of Grosvenor Square and Mayfair. In November 2016, the project was given the green light to go ahead.		In early-2016, renowned British architect, Sir David Chipperfield was commissioned by property developers Qatari Diar to transform the significant mid-20th century listed building and reinstate it as the heart of Grosvenor Square and Mayfair. In November 2016, the project was given the green light to go ahead.
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	The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, five restaurants, six flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.		The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, five restaurants, six flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.

−	~~The plans involve~~ the removal of the existing security bollards and barricades which were installed post-9/11, and '...~~include~~ significant public realm improvements which restore permeability to both the building and the square.' ~~Working in partnership~~ with ~~the Grosvenor Estate, this plan will lead to further public realm~~ works to improve the setting of the square as an open, expansive green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.	+	This involves the removal of the existing security bollards and barricades which were installed post-9/11, and '...significant public realm improvements which restore permeability to both the building and the square', with works to improve the setting of the square as an open, expansive green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

	[[File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg\|link=File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg]]		[[File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg\|link=File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg]]

Editor at 10:36, 26 July 2018

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−	~~The U.S.~~ Embassy ~~in Mayfair, London is planning to move~~ to new site at Nine Elms, with public consultation being undertaken on plans for a new mixed-use development at its existing site at 30 Grosvenor Square.	+	In 2018, the US Embassy moved to a new site at Nine Elms, with public consultation being undertaken on plans for a new mixed-use development at its existing site at 30 Grosvenor Square.

	In early-2016, renowned British architect, Sir David Chipperfield was commissioned by property developers Qatari Diar to transform the significant mid-20th century listed building and reinstate it as the heart of Grosvenor Square and Mayfair. In November 2016, the project was given the green light to go ahead.		In early-2016, renowned British architect, Sir David Chipperfield was commissioned by property developers Qatari Diar to transform the significant mid-20th century listed building and reinstate it as the heart of Grosvenor Square and Mayfair. In November 2016, the project was given the green light to go ahead.

−	The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, 5 restaurants, 6 flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.	+	The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, five restaurants, six flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.

	The plans involve the removal of the existing security bollards and barricades which were installed post-9/11, and '...include significant public realm improvements which restore permeability to both the building and the square.' Working in partnership with the Grosvenor Estate, this plan will lead to further public realm works to improve the setting of the square as an open, expansive green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.		The plans involve the removal of the existing security bollards and barricades which were installed post-9/11, and '...include significant public realm improvements which restore permeability to both the building and the square.' Working in partnership with the Grosvenor Estate, this plan will lead to further public realm works to improve the setting of the square as an open, expansive green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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−	~~A public exhibition will run from the 11th to 16th April at 24 Grosvenor Hill. The proposal is due to be submitted to Westminster City Council in May.~~	+	Sir David Chipperfield said:

−	~~Jerry Holmes~~, ~~Chief Development Officer for Qatari Diar said:~~	+	“Our design proposals protect and respect the significant architectural and structural characteristics of Eero Saarinen's original design, with a focus on restoring and enhancing this unique building to secure its long-term future at the heart of Mayfair. We have studied the building's design and its history as well as its surroundings to deliver an architecturally and socially coherent proposal, which will transform this purpose-built embassy into a world-class hotel.”

−	~~“All local residents are encouraged to attend~~ the ~~public exhibition or arrange a private viewing to discuss the plans with~~ the project ~~team during the consultation period, so we can understand and consider their individual feedback~~.”	+	In July 2018, the developer Qatari Diar Europe broke ground on the conversion project.

−	~~Sir David Chipperfield~~ said:	+	Qatari Diar chief executive Abdullah Al Attiyah, said:

−	~~“Our design proposals protect and respect the significant architectural and structural characteristics of Eero Saarinen's original design~~, ~~with~~ a ~~focus on restoring~~ and ~~enhancing this unique building~~ to ~~secure its long-term future at the heart of Mayfair~~. We ~~have studied~~ the building~~'s design~~ and ~~its history as well as its surroundings~~ to ~~deliver an architecturally and socially coherent proposal, which will transform this purpose-built embassy~~ into a ~~world-class hotel~~.”	+	“Today, as we break ground at 30 Grosvenor Square, marks a momentous occasion for Qatari Diar. The opportunity to transform such an iconic address is something that only happens once in a lifetime and we are extremely proud to be responsible for it. We recognise the history of the building and are dedicated to sensitively redeveloping the former US Embassy into a new destination on Grosvenor Square.”

	Images and content courtesy of APCO Worldwide.		Images and content courtesy of APCO Worldwide.

Designing Buildings at 11:18, 9 August 2017

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	* Development House, Shoreditch.		* Development House, Shoreditch.
	* Hertsmere House project.		* Hertsmere House project.
		+	* Hotel.
	* King's Cross Station redevelopment.		* King's Cross Station redevelopment.
	* Millennium Mills.		* Millennium Mills.

Editor at 09:17, 17 November 2016

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	The U.S. Embassy in Mayfair, London is planning to move to new site at Nine Elms, with public consultation being undertaken on plans for a new mixed-use development at its existing site at 30 Grosvenor Square.		The U.S. Embassy in Mayfair, London is planning to move to new site at Nine Elms, with public consultation being undertaken on plans for a new mixed-use development at its existing site at 30 Grosvenor Square.

−	In early-2016, renowned British architect, Sir David Chipperfield was commissioned by property developers Qatari Diar to transform the significant mid-20th century listed building and reinstate it as the heart of Grosvenor Square and Mayfair.	+	In early-2016, renowned British architect, Sir David Chipperfield was commissioned by property developers Qatari Diar to transform the significant mid-20th century listed building and reinstate it as the heart of Grosvenor Square and Mayfair. In November 2016, the project was given the green light to go ahead.

	The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, 5 restaurants, 6 flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.		The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, 5 restaurants, 6 flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.

Editor at 07:58, 6 July 2016

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	* Development House, Shoreditch.		* Development House, Shoreditch.
	* Hertsmere House project.		* Hertsmere House project.
−	* King's Cross Station ~~Redevelopment~~.	+	* King's Cross Station redevelopment.
	* Millennium Mills.		* Millennium Mills.
	* Mixed-use development.		* Mixed-use development.

Editor at 07:58, 6 July 2016

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	The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, 5 restaurants, 6 flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.		The design seeks to retain the unique external façade, while providing a mixed-use development that includes a hotel, retail and event space. The proposal includes 137 guest rooms, 5 restaurants, 6 flagship retail units, a spa and a 1,000 person ballroom.

−	The plans involve the removal of the existing security bollards and barricades which were installed post-9/11, and ‘...include significant public realm improvements which restore permeability to both the building and the square.’ Working in partnership with the Grosvenor Estate, this plan will lead to further public realm works to improve the setting of the square as an open, expansive green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.	+	The plans involve the removal of the existing security bollards and barricades which were installed post-9/11, and '...include significant public realm improvements which restore permeability to both the building and the square.' Working in partnership with the Grosvenor Estate, this plan will lead to further public realm works to improve the setting of the square as an open, expansive green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

	[[File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg\|link=File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg]]		[[File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg\|link=File:30_Grosvenor_Square1.jpg]]
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	Sir David Chipperfield said:		Sir David Chipperfield said:

−	“Our design proposals protect and respect the significant architectural and structural characteristics of Eero ~~Saarinen’s~~ original design, with a focus on restoring and enhancing this unique building to secure its long-term future at the heart of Mayfair. We have studied the ~~building’s~~ design and its history as well as its surroundings to deliver an architecturally and socially coherent proposal, which will transform this purpose-built embassy into a world-class hotel.”	+	“Our design proposals protect and respect the significant architectural and structural characteristics of Eero Saarinen's original design, with a focus on restoring and enhancing this unique building to secure its long-term future at the heart of Mayfair. We have studied the building's design and its history as well as its surroundings to deliver an architecturally and socially coherent proposal, which will transform this purpose-built embassy into a world-class hotel.”

	Images and content courtesy of APCO Worldwide.		Images and content courtesy of APCO Worldwide.
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	* Development House, Shoreditch.		* Development House, Shoreditch.
	* Hertsmere House project.		* Hertsmere House project.
−	* ~~King’s~~ Cross Station Redevelopment.	+	* King's Cross Station Redevelopment.
	* Millennium Mills.		* Millennium Mills.
	* Mixed-use development.		* Mixed-use development.
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	* One Hyde Park.		* One Hyde Park.
	* SIS Building.		* SIS Building.
		+	* US Air Force CCLD, Colorado.
	* West End Green.		* West End Green.

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Editor at 09:27, 18 April 2016

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	* One Hyde Park.		* One Hyde Park.
	* SIS Building.		* SIS Building.
		+	* West End Green.

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Editor at 09:07, 14 April 2016

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	* 22 Bishopsgate.		* 22 Bishopsgate.
		+	* 416-420 Kent, Williamsburg.
	* Battersea Power Station.		* Battersea Power Station.
	* Development House, Shoreditch.		* Development House, Shoreditch.