Exciting New Projects in Cambridge and Central London
160 Blackfriars Road, London – Next Generation Urban Hotel
In central London, Banyards has been appointed by Ellmer Construction to provide Independent Commissioning Management Services for the redevelopment of 160 Blackfriars Road, home to a new 222-room affordable design hotel operated by Motel One.
The £6.2 million engineering services package is part of the construction of a nine-storey hotel on the existing car park behind Friars House and refurbishment works to enhance connectivity with the existing building. In addition to the hotel, the scheme will offer retail units and shared office space to revitalise the area’s commercial offering.
Sustainability sits at the core of the design, with HVRF fan coil units, air source heat pumps, and roof-mounted solar PV panels. The project is targeting both EPC A and BREEAM Excellent ratings, aligning with London’s drive for more energy-efficient and future-ready developments.
Vitrum Cambridge – A Hub for Innovation and Discovery
We’ve been appointed by Breakthrough Properties, via Project Managers Third London Wall, to deliver Commissioning Verification Engineer Services for the fitout of Levels 1 and 2 of Vitrum, a new state-of-the-art life sciences building at the heart of Cambridge’s thriving research and innovation district. This complements the commissioning verification services we are already delivering on the shell and core.
This £15 million fitout will deliver cutting-edge laboratory space, with Level 1 dedicated to StudioLabs and Level 2 designed for Science Ready Suites, complete with supporting offices and amenity areas. The scheme blends high-spec laboratory infrastructure with flexible office environments, approximately 60% of each floor will be fitted out as CL2 lab space, with the remaining 40% as CAT B workspace and write-up zones.
Air quality and environmental control are central to the design, with ventilation, heating, and cooling provided via local fan coil units connected to the Shell & Core services. The scheme is targeting BREEAM Excellent and is set for practical completion in August 2026.
These projects reflect the diversity and technical excellence of Banyards’ offering, from high-performance science spaces in Cambridge to sustainable urban developments in the heart of London. We look forward to supporting our clients through to successful delivery.
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