7 Princes St

7 Princes St

  • location

    7 Princes St, EC2R 8AQ

  • client

    Morgan Capital

  • total area

    4,400 m²

  • system

    CAM—V

  • completion

    2025

A Third Act for a City Landmark

7 Princes Street stands proudly in the heart of the City of London, directly opposite the Bank of England and beside The Ned hotel. First completed in 1972 and refurbished in 1994, the building is now undergoing its third life cycle — a comprehensive redevelopment that reimagines it as one of the most forward-thinking offices in the Square Mile.

With over 5,000 sq. m. of prime office space, the project embraces both heritage and innovation, setting a new benchmark for sustainable, flexible workplaces in London’s financial core.

From 1970s Frame to Future-Ready Icon

Designed by Aukett Swanke, the redevelopment takes the 1970s building back to its frame, adding two new floors and replacing the façade with a high-performance envelope built for efficiency, resilience, and circular economy principles. Almost ninety percent of the concrete structure is retained, cutting embodied carbon, while a low-carbon steel extension and biophilic design throughout deliver greener, healthier spaces.

The scheme increases net internal area by ten percent and introduces rooftop terraces with panoramic views over the Bank of England. With on-floor air handling providing flexibility and control, 40% more fresh air than BCO guidelines, and a target of NABERS 5*, 7 Princes Street sets new standards for tenant wellbeing and sustainability in the City.

AET’s Contribution

As part of the transformation, AET Flexible Space has supplied 18 CAM—V33 conditioning units, 18 Flexmatic touch controllers, and 162 TU4 Fantile™ units. Our underfloor air conditioning system gives occupiers precise control of their environment while supporting energy efficiency and operational flexibility. The solution is designed to adapt to evolving workplace layouts, ensuring comfort and performance without compromising the architectural vision.

By embedding flexibility into the building’s services, AET’s system underpins the long-term sustainability and adaptability of this reimagined landmark.

Project partners

Client — Morgan Capital, KanAm
Architect — Aukett Swanke
Main Contractor — RED Construction
M&E Consultant — Atelier Ten
M&E Contractor — Leonari
Cost Consultant — Abakus

Related awards & accreditations

  • BREEAM “Outstanding” rating

  • NABERS 5* target

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