Argyll has reopened Hudson House in Covent Garden, after a \u00a33.5 million investment in the refurbishment of the historical site. The 14,000-square-foot Grade II property provides 48 state-of-the-art offices and two meeting rooms across six floors.<\/p>\n
The project is part of a broader growth strategy following Argyll\u2019s acquisition by Crosstree Real Estate Partners in May 2025 and its \u00a311 million purchase of 33 Chancery Lane \u2014 the company\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and formerly home to Country Life magazine, Hudson House is Grade II-listed. The refurbishment restored several of the building\u2019s 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\u2019s printworks, adopted a contemporary industrial aesthetic that references the building\u2019s past.<\/p>\n
Alongside heritage restoration, Argyll also integrated 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re curating a modern workspace experience that honours the building\u2019s heritage while meeting the evolving needs of today\u2019s workers,\u201d said Emily Smith, CEO of Argyll.<\/p>\n
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