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Great Arthur House

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JRA replicated and replaced the failing cladding of Great Arthur House, an iconic Grade ll listed residential block on the Golden Lane Estate. The works received an RIBA National Award.

Great Arthur House is a 15-storey Grade II-listed landmark of post-war British housing. JRA led its sensitive recladding, replicating the 1950s facade using modern double-glazed, thermally insulated units while retaining the iconic yellow spandrel panels. The upgrade greatly improved thermal efficiency and reduced air permeability, enhancing environmental performance without compromising design integrity—earning an RIBA National Award.


Project information

Status

Built

Borough

City of London

Size

7108 sq m

Estimated completion

August 2018


Location

108 Golden Ln, London EC1Y 0TG, UK


Team Credits

Client

City of London Corporation

Contractor

Engie

Facade Engineer

Mott MacDonald

Architect

John Robertson Architects


Last updated on

25/07/2025


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