85 Gracechurch Street, London EC3

City of London

Entrant's Summary: 85 Gracechurch is an exemplar of inclusive social, economic, cultural, heritage and public realm benefits negotiated through exemplary collaboration. The 30,000 sqm of much needed Grade A office space will accommodate 2,220 jobs, a catalyst for the transformation of this part of the City as a 7 day and evening, culturally enriching, inclusive destination with 1,000 sqm of new public realm comprising a new civic public hall reinstating lost alleyways linking to Leadenhall Market, heritage facade restoration, retail resurgence and a Roman Forum and Basilica Exhibition, free to visit with school rooms and an elevated heritage walkway benefitting all communities.