1–2 Minster Court

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The early vision for 1–2 Minster Court is to deliver a new City destination that will be a landmark in sustainable design, provide globally attractive office space, with unique public access and a wider social benefit.

Existing view of Minster Court 1 and 2

The need for change

Uninviting public realm

At ground floor level, the existing site offers little to the surrounding environment with uninviting public areas and poor connections to the surrounding streets and buildings. It is difficult to navigate for pedestrians and the lack of level access across the site means that it is not inclusive.

This creates the overall impression of a defensive design which is not inviting or approachable.

Views showing stepped access which restricts access throughout the site

View of the poor-quality entrance lobbies and inefficient office floor spaces

Meeting the City’s demand<br />
for high quality office space

Meeting the City’s demand for high quality office space

The emerging City Plan 2040 has identified that an increase in office floorspace of 1,200,000 m2 across the Square Mile between 2021 to 2040 is required to maintain the City’s position as a world leading financial and professional services centre. There is also greater need for high quality office space which meets the demands of businesses placing greater emphasis on sustainability and wellbeing.

Performance against
future sustainability
targets

With imminent sustainability targets set by the Paris Agreement and M&G’s own sustainable development framework, the current performance of EPC rating D means that future significant investment is required.

Image showing out dated and inefficient ventilation systems

Flexible steel frame which could be retained or reused

Opportunities to retain large quantities of the existing structure, shown in green

Opportunity for change

The buildings have a number of characteristics which are still fit for purpose for a modern and efficient office-led development giving rise to the opportunity for retention and reuse of the existing structure. This includes the opportunities shown below:

The vision

A high angle view showing the proposals in the context of the City of London (including other forthcoming developments)

“The vision for 1-2 Minster Court is to create a new City destination, that becomes a City institution.

A re-imagined place, that will be a landmark in sustainability, have amenities to attract global talent, with unique public access and a wider social benefit.

A new public gathering space, with a roster of restaurants, offices, cafés and bars, and a programme of cultural events, representing the rich diversity of the City, that will attract workers in the week, and families, tourists and Londoners on weekends.“

You can see our plans in full here

Core team

Public Consultation

Our first phase of public consultation is now complete. It included a public exhibition and webinar held in July, as well as survey on this website to collect feedback. The team are now analysing all comments received, and working to develop the proposals further in response to what we heard.

We plan to hold a second phase of public consultation in the Autumn, before a planning application is submitted. Details will be made available on this website when confirmed.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to get in touch with us using the contact details shown below.

Get in touch

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0800 307 7969

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