London, 2008-2011

During her time at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Fitzrovia’s founder Berta Willisch lead the design and delivery of the Angel Building, a prominent Central London commercial building for developer Derwent London PLC.

Photography by Timothy Soar, and Rob Parrish Photography.

Launched in late 2010, Angel Building is Derwent London's largest completed redevelopment. Designed with elegant and robust modern detailing, the six-storey office building is playing an important role in regenerating the area. Angel Building was shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2011 and has won awards from RIBA London, the British Council for Offices and New London Architecture. Full occupancy was achieved in just 13 months.

Expedia currently occupy 93,400 sq ft and will increase their occupation to 231,400 sq ft in 2019, with lease expiry in 2030 (no breaks). Expedia could occupy the entire office element of 248,500 sq ft from 2021.

Awards

BCO Test of Time Award 2015; AIA Award 2012 Chicago Athenaeum; Green Good Design Award 2012; CIBSE Building Performance Awards: Refurbishment Project Award 2012; Islington Society Award: Best New or Restored Building in the Borough 2012; 3R Awards: Office Category 2011; British Construction Industry Award: Judges Special Award 2011; British Council of Offices National Award: Refurbished & Recycled Workspace 2011; Civic Trust Awards: Commendation 2011; Concrete Society Award: Rejuvenation Award & Certificate of Excellence 2011; New London Award for Working 2011; Regeneration & Renewal Award: Design Excellence 2011; RIBA Award for Architecture 2011; RIBA Stirling Prize: Shortlist 2011.