EDGE Shaftesbury

EDGE Shaftesbury

Location

25 Shaftesbury Avenue

WC2H 8AD, London

United Kingdom

EDGE Shaftesbury brings new energy to the West End, combining modern workspaces with green public realm at the border of Soho and Covent Garden.

Gross Floor Area

250,000 sq ft

Architect

DSDHA

Wellbeing

Targeting BREEAM Excellent

Completion Date
Tenants
Parking spaces
EDGE Shaftesbury reimagines 125 Shaftesbury Avenue with 250,000 sq ft of modern, flexible workspace at the heart of London’s West End. Designed by DSDHA, the car-free development targets BREEAM Excellent while retaining 75% of the existing structure to cut carbon. The scheme delivers new public routes, green spaces, and affordable workspaces, connecting Soho and Covent Garden.

Shaping the Future of Work in the West End

Fons van Dorst

Managing Director UK at Edge

A new milestone for Edge’s London portfolio

This project is an important milestone in our London portfolio and will create a high-quality, sustainable office building in a central West End location. We’re looking forward to working with Mitsubishi Estate London to deliver a building that supports modern ways of working and adds real value to the local area.

Key Facts
Targeting BREEAM Excellent

EDGE Shaftesbury will retain around 75% of the existing structure to reduce embodied carbon. The redevelopment introduces green roofs, extensive planting, and high-quality end-of-trip cycling facilities, creating a car-free, future-proof building.

The ultimate crossroads

Situated at 125 Shaftesbury Avenue, EDGE Shaftesbury is at the border of Soho and Covent Garden in London’s West End. The project reconnects Old Compton Street and New Compton Street, enhancing public spaces and strengthening links between two of the city’s most vibrant districts.

Designing for Community

Designing for Community

Edge Shaftesbury will bring new life and activity to the area. Caxton Walk, a new pedestrian route linking Old and New Compton Street, will encourage natural footfall and deter anti-social behaviour. The route will be secured at night with gates, supported by 24/7 on-site staff and CCTV.

At ground level, new retail, affordable workspace, and public realm improvements will open up previously underused areas, creating safer, more welcoming spaces for the community.

Optimised Scale and Light
Ensuring minimal impact while enhancing long-term value

Optimised Scale and Light

EDGE Shaftesbury will have be carefully designed to respect the surrounding area, including valued community assets such as The Phoenix Garden. Independent analysis shows that the garden would experience only a very minor change in daylight and sunlight.

To minimise impact, the new scheme closely follows the height of the previously approved design, rising just two metres taller. A full daylight and sunlight assessment has been carried out to ensure effects remain minimal.

Contact
Are you interested in leasing office space at EDGE Shaftesbury or have another question?
Cornelia de Boinville
Cornelia de Boinville
Commercial Director

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