Argyll has announced a £3.5 million refurbishment of Hudson House in Covent Garden as the London office provider continues its expansion under new ownership and leadership. The seven-story, 14,000-square-foot property will reopen in June 2026 with 48 private offices upgraded to Grade A standards while preserving its historic character.
The project is part of a broader growth strategy following Argyll’s acquisition by Crosstree Real Estate Partners in May 2025 and its £11 million purchase of 33 Chancery Lane — the company’s first acquisition in more than two decades. Led by newly appointed CEO, Emily Smith, Argyll is focusing on upgrading and expanding its portfolio to meet sustained demand for high-quality workspace in prime central London.
Originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and formerly home to Country Life magazine, Hudson House is Grade II-listed. The refurbishment will restore several of the building’s original features, including the marble flooring and vaulted ceilings on the ground floor that were once used as editorial offices. Meanwhile, the upper floors, historically occupied by the magazine’s printworks, will adopt a contemporary industrial aesthetic that references the building’s past.
Alongside heritage restoration, Argyll is also integrating modern amenities, such as private call booths; advanced meeting room technology; varied lighting and seating configurations; and communal kitchens designed to create a more residential feel.
Sustainability has also been central to the redesign. To that end, Argyll partnered with ESG reuse marketplace Globechain to recycle existing furniture, in addition to working with Walter Knoll and Bene to source durable, sustainably produced furnishings.
“We’re curating a modern workspace experience that honours the building’s heritage while meeting the evolving needs of today’s workers,” said Emily Smith, CEO of Argyll.
Building tours beginning in March will precede the official reopening in June 2026.
