Cambridge House

The headquarters of Cambridge House, which they have occupied since 1889, were unsuitable for visitors with any degree of physical, mental or sensory impairment. The premises consisted of a number of interlinked buildings, including five early 19th century Grade II listed houses fronting Camberwell Road; and two late 19th century structures fronting Addington Square – Gilroy Hall and the two-storey adjoining house.

The existing circulation has been replaced with a new arrangement of lift, stairs and ramps: these provide a clear route directly from the entrance to the two principal floors and will provide easy access to those with impaired mobility. A courtyard at the centre of Cambridge House now acts as both the main orientating device of the redeveloped building.

The existing buildings have been refurbished with clear distinction between the retained fabric and new interventions. The temporary additions in the courtyard have been replaced with properly serviced, low energy flexible office accommodation, and a new mezzanine floor of meeting and activity spaces has been inserted in Gilroy Hall.