Cambridge House, Mayfair – an Historic Central London Landmark
Heritage and Context
Originally constructed in the mid-18th century, Cambridge House is a Grade I listed building with a long and varied history. It has evolved through a number of uses and remains a recognised part of Mayfair’s historic fabric. Its architectural significance, combined with its prominent location, makes it one of the more notable heritage buildings currently undergoing transformation in central London.
McCue’s role within the scheme centres on the delivery of detailed fit-out works across key front-of-house areas. The scope includes strip-out and enabling works, alongside the integration of building services, partitions, bespoke joinery and high-quality finishes. Each element requires careful coordination to ensure that new interventions sit appropriately within the existing structure.
Fit-Out Scope and Delivery
Works are progressing on site, with McCue delivering fit-out across a range of front-of-house and circulation spaces.
The programme is structured around phased works, allowing multiple areas to progress in parallel while maintaining control over sequencing and access. Early stages have focused on mobilisation, surveys and the coordination of design, procurement and manufacturing activities, establishing a clear foundation for the main fit-out phases.
As works progress, the focus remains on maintaining flow across interdependent areas, ensuring consistent progress while managing programme constraints.
Bespoke Joinery Elements
The project includes extensive bespoke joinery forming a central part of the finishes package.
This includes large-scale architectural timber elements and integrated joinery installations within hospitality spaces. Specialist components require precision manufacture and careful detailing, with close coordination alongside building services and other trades to ensure seamless integration within the existing structure.
Approach
Working in a central London location brings logistical challenges, with access, deliveries and material movement requiring careful planning. These are further shaped by the constraints of working within a listed building, where interventions must be considered and controlled.
The integration of modern building services within the existing structure is a key focus, requiring close coordination between trades to ensure delivery without impacting the building fabric.
Project Team
The project is being delivered alongside a wider team that includes Ardmore, AKT II as structural engineer, Horea Lea MEP design, Studio PDP Architects and Core Five providing quantity surveying. Close coordination across this team is central to maintaining programme and ensuring that design intent is carried through into delivery on site.
