Metropolitan Police Office Refurbishment

Baily Garner was appointed by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to lead the full refurbishment of a key operational building in London. The priority: deliver a modern, flexible working environment while ensuring the facility remained fully operational throughout the works.

The refurbishment aimed to support a more agile and collaborative workplace. This included reducing traditional desk setups in favour of open-plan layouts, improving welfare provisions such as lockers and staff relaxation areas, and integrating heightened security measures throughout the site.

Baily Garner provided a full multidisciplinary service from RIBA Stage 1 to 7. To ensure operations were unaffected, we engineered a temporary manifold power system in the courtyard, enabling switchovers without any loss of power to critical services. All construction materials were routed via basement and courtyard vents, avoiding the main circulation routes of the building.

Our architects worked in close consultation with MPS staff to reflect user needs in the final design. Welfare zones were designed to support staff wellbeing through calming layouts and materials, while reception and secure areas were enhanced with bespoke security solutions.

From a cost consultancy perspective, we preemptively addressed inflation risks by advising early procurement of key mechanical and electrical components. This allowed us to remain within budget and even extend the scope to include basement-level refurbishments, adding extra changing and locker space.