Together with our joint venture partner we worked in conjunction with the Association Of Optometrists to acquire this former printing works situated in the heart of Clerkenwell on an unconditional basis.

The AOP had been introduced to us by a contact and we agreed to team up with them to find a combined development and new home (Headquarters) for the AOP.

Despite the building being in employment use for many years without any vacant periods, HGS negotiated and successfully achieved planning permission within a unusually short period of time

Planning was obtained for nine luxury apartments with a new penthouse level and 12,000 sq. ft office space, which is now the headquarters building for the Association of Optometrists.

The residential units were developed with our partner for sale.

The scheme also won the Evening Standard Bespoke Luxury Award 2013.

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