Bovis has secured approval to begin main construction works on Sellar’s £385m office development at 60 Gracechurch Street in the City of London.
The 36-storey tower will provide approximately 430,000 sq ft of office space, strengthening the connection between the City’s main cluster of tall buildings and the Walkie Talkie. Construction is due to start imminently, with completion scheduled for the final quarter of 2029.
Bovis has been involved in the project since July 2025, providing pre-construction services and working with developer Sellar and building owner Obayashi Properties UK to prepare the scheme for delivery.
A number of specialist contractors have already been appointed. Keltbray is undertaking demolition, piling and basement works, as well as construction of the tower’s concrete core. Permasteelisa’s Scheldebouw business has secured the façade package, while William Hare is understood to be providing the structural steelwork. Phoenix ME and ESG are sharing responsibility for the building services, with Fujitec appointed for the lifts.
Designed by 3XN, the building will incorporate planted terraces on every floor, alongside a public viewing gallery at level 35.
The development also places emphasis on retaining and reusing materials from the existing building, with the project team seeking to retain, reuse or recycle as much of its fabric as possible. Environmental performance targets include a BREEAM Outstanding rating and a 5.5-star NABERS rating.
