Award winning Retrofit, Tower Bridge Court

Tower Bridge
Court

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location

224 Tower Bridge Rd, SE1
client

FORE Partnership
total area

8,573 m²
system

CAM—V
completion

2025

Buiding background

TBC.London occupies a high-profile riverside position on the south bank of the Thames, directly overlooking the iconic Tower Bridge.
The building is part of a vibrant, architecturally diverse neighbourhood known for its relaxed pace and postcard-worthy views.

Originally purchased from an owner-occupier, the development team achieved a significant planning gain — expanding the net lettable area by more than 60%.

Game changer in sustainable workspaces

TBC.London is one of London’s first all-electric, net-zero carbon workplaces. Through adaptive reuse and efficient design, the building achieves nearly 80% lower energy consumption than required by planning regulations. With an embodied carbon footprint of just 265 kg/m² — well below LETI guidelines — it sets a new benchmark for retrofit performance.

More than ESG: a true commitment to impact

→ 6,365 tonnes of CO² saved
→ 48 tonne reduction in Embodied carbon
→ 78% lower CO² emissions than a typical office
→ 98.96% of construction waste diverted from landfill, with zero waste to landfill in operation
→ 30,000 kWh/year generated from on-site solar panels
→ able to switch to 100% fresh air mode
→ AET’s innovative underfloor HVAC system, 30% more efficient vs traditional approaches.

TBC.London is an exemplary new type of work environment, set to drive positive, systemic change by linking together social and environmental outcomes, which in turn are deeply linked to positive physical and mental wellbeing among our tenants and the wider community.

Basil Demeroutis — Manager Partner, FORE

AET’s Role in Delivering High-Performance HVAC Solutions

To achieve TBC.London’s ambitious sustainability and wellbeing targets — including net-zero carbon operations and exceptionally low embodied energy — the development required a climate control system as efficient and adaptable as its architectural vision.

AET supplied a complete UfAC system, commissioning 306 Fantile™ units, and also installing 32 CAM—V33 conditioned air modules and 9 Flexmatic touch controllers.

This high-performance system supports the building’s all-electric strategy by reducing energy use by up to 30% compared to conventional ceiling-based HVAC solutions. It also enables adaptive reuse by minimising structural intervention and allowing easy reconfiguration of space — aligning perfectly with TBC.London’s circular design principles and contributing to its suite of leading sustainability credentials.

Steel with a Second Life

This pioneering retrofit proves that reuse pays off — 20 tonnes of 1930s steel beams salvaged from the former House of Fraser on Oxford Street were given a new purpose within TBC. By reusing existing materials rather than producing new steel, the project saved an estimated 48 tonnes of CO², setting a new benchmark for sustainable building reuse and circular design.

Wellbeing

TBC.London puts occupier wellbeing at its core, offering a 3,500 sq ft Urban Village Hall open to occupiers and the community — ideal for events, workshops, and meet-ups.

→ 217 secure cycle spaces
→ 11 spa-style showers
→ 126 lockers with cooling zones and amenities.

With wellness, sustainability, and adaptability built into its foundation, TBC.London stands as a leading example of future-proof office retrofit.