Kier confirmed for part of Facebook office complex

Aaron Morby 6 years ago
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Kier has confirmed it has secured the job to build part of Facebook’s headquarters in the London King’s Cross development.

Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the upper floors of the building are set back from the lower section
Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the upper floors of the building are set back from the lower section

The firm will build the 388,000 sq ft  ‘P2’ building at Lewis Cubitt Square, south of the main Facebook HQ complex to be delivered by BAM Construction.

The 12-storey scheme, the latest project being delivered as part of the 67 acre redevelopment, will primarily comprise of office accommodation over nine floors.

It will also include a 600-seat theatre with associated bar and front & back of house facilities.

Work has already begun on the pre-construction phase and P2 is due to be completed in 2021.

Peter Young, executive director, Kier Regional Building said: “Building on our extensive experience in the area, we are delighted to again be working at King’s Cross on this important new scheme.”

 

 

 

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