Bloomsbury Quarter Construction: October 2025 Phase Two Update

Dear Neighbour,

With Phase One of the Sicilian Avenue redevelopment now complete, comprising 21 Southampton Row and Vernon House & Sicilian House, the premises are being marketed as prime office and retail spaces. Phase Two of the project at 31 Southampton Row commenced in early May 2025 and is advancing well.

Phase Two Construction Update

Construction remains on programme with strong progress across all areas of the Bloomsbury Quarter redevelopment. Recent highlights are set out below:

Temporary works and demolition: Scaffolding to Vernon Place and Southampton Row is complete, with hoarding installed to secure the site boundary and improve the street-facing appearance. Internal temporary works are progressing as required, while ground and basement demolition works continue steadily.

Structural and below-ground works: Installation of permanent steelwork and padstones is ongoing between Levels 1–4. Below-ground drainage works are progressing well as part of the wider services upgrade.

Enabling works and finishes: Low-level fan coil unit chases and conduit installations are now complete. Plastering to external walls and soffit repairs to clinker slabs are underway.

Roof works: Roof steel installation is nearing completion, with timber joists delivered to site. Slate replacement works are complete on Sicilian Avenue and ongoing on Vernon Place. Skylight removals are finished, and the installation of new upstands is in progress.

Façade restoration: Façade cleaning from Levels 5 to 1 is now complete on both Vernon Place and Southampton Row. Window and shopfront restoration is progressing, including decorative sample approvals. A detailed inspection of the grand cornice was carried out on 24 September, with further investigations scheduled.

Crane Removal: The site crane is scheduled to be dismantled and transported over the weekend of 6–8 February 2026.

Looking ahead: Structural and restoration works will continue through November. Roof and window installations will advance across all elevations, alongside preparations for internal fit-out works.

Construction Meetings

Due to low attendance, we have discontinued quarterly meetings; to request a progress briefing, please contact the team by emailing hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk  or call 0800 772 0475.

General Working Hours:

In line with Camden Council policy, our normal working hours are:

·        Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm

·        Saturday, 8am – 1pm

·        No works will be undertaken on Sundays or public holidays.

Emergency Contact Details:

·        Jim Tipple, Project Director: 0752 218 5666

We will be distributing monthly newsletters by email and providing regular updates on our website: www.bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk. We recommend that you subscribe to our project emails to stay updated and to receive invitations to upcoming construction meetings.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling our freephone number: 0800 772 0475 or email us at hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk.

Best wishes,

Bloomsbury Quarter Construction Team