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Originally built in 1915 for the Co-operative Wholesale Society, Hodge House is a landmark Grade II-listed, eight-storey building on St Mary Street in Cardiff.
Originally built in 1915 for the Co-operative Wholesale Society, Hodge House is a Grade II-listed, eight-storey building in Cardiff.
The goal was to transform this remarkable, but tired building into a workplace fit for a new generation of occupiers - while celebrating its rich architectural heritage.
To accommodate existing tenants, the works were carried out in four phases.
Layers of past renovations were stripped away to reveal original fabric and period details. Contemporary features and finishes create a striking contrast between old and new whilst taking inspiration from the patterns and colours of the historic building.
The building has been upgraded from EPC ‘F’ to ‘B’ through new, electric MEP systems, intelligent Building Management System, targeted insulation and replacement windows.
A hospitality-style reception, coffee lounge, multi-purpose studio, and roof terrace provide space for leisure and socialising. Occupiers can also make the most of new end of journey facilities, alongside a ‘get ready’ dressing room if they’re heading to an event or night out straight from the office.
The building has been made fully accessible with new ramps, lifts and WCs. It also incorporates Legal & General’s ‘Capsule’ offering; a fully furnished, ‘work-ready’ leasing solution that saves incoming tenants time and hassle of fitting out the space.
Hodge House’s historic four-sided clock tower has been restored to full working order with works carried out by the original clockmaker. Having been in a state of disrepair, it’s now chiming again and benefiting the wider city.
Previously considered one the least appealing office spaces in Cardiff, the transformed Hodge House is already nearly fully occupied
‘Stride Treglown proposed an innovative, tailored architectural solution that nailed the objective of carbon efficient refurbishment. The new amenities, combined with the celebrated history and restored period features of the building, create a workplace of real character, which we believe provides the best possible work environment for occupiers and has proved a letting success.’
Simon Wilkes, Head of Development, Legal & General Private Markets Asset Management
Project information
Status
Built
Borough
* N/A Outside of London
Size
13000 sq m
Completion
2024
Team Credits
Client
Legal & General Investment Management
Architect
Stride Treglown
Interior Designer
Stride Treglown
Planning Consultant
Stride Treglown
Graphic Designer
Stride Treglown
Project Manager
JLL
Cost Consultant
CURRIE & BROWN
M&E / Sustainability Engineer
Hoare Lea
Contractor
Lancer Scott
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Last updated on
20/03/2025