Willmott Dixon has been selected to refurbish the Grade II-listed Old Admiralty Building in Horse Guards Parade, London.

Led by it's Interiors division, the project will see the iconic building transformed into a new home for the Department for Education (DfE).

Features include redeveloping 23,000 m² of space at the Old Admiralty into a modern working environment, including upgrading the building services to introduce new mechanical ventilation and environmental controls, plus future proofing space for government offices in the long-term.

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The project will be delivered at the same time Willmott Dixon is rejuvenating Alexandra Palace, with a team bringing back to life the east wing so it can become a major visitor attraction.

Mike Hart, chief operating officer at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: "We're excited about being tasked with such an important contract and we'll work to ensure the refurbishment is complete so that the DfE can move into their new home in autumn 2018. It will be delivered by an experienced team familiar with the security, logistical and technical challenges of working on high profile London projects."

DfE Commercial Director and EFSA Director of Capital, Mike Green, said: "The Old Admiralty Building is important for Government as a large and strategically placed freehold. By renovating and upgrading the building, we are maximising the value of this important heritage asset and providing a good home for the Department."

(LM/MH)