Hilson Moran is proud to share the practical completion of 1 Broadgate, a landmark 14-storey mixed-use development set at the heart of British Land’s Broadgate campus in London. Delivered on schedule and 96% pre-let to A&O Shearman and Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), this state-of-the-art building sets a new standard in sustainable, smart and future-ready design.
As trusted interdisciplinary consultants, we have supported the project from early feasibility and options appraisal through to construction and practical completion, delivering a comprehensive suite of services including MEP design, sustainability, infrastructure, vertical transportation, BIM, ecology and facilities management.
A Flagship for Sustainable and Smart Development
Designed by AHMM architects for British Land and GIC, 1 Broadgate delivers 545,000 sq ft NIA of Grade A office, space and 48,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space – including green terraces and amenity space – in one of London’s most connected locations, adjacent to Liverpool Street Station and entrance to the Elizabeth Line. The development showcases an integrated approach to sustainability, technology and human-centred design, with ambitious targets including:
- Net Zero Carbon by UKGBC definition
- NABERS 5.0 stars – the UK’s first NABERS-registered building
- Circular economy – material passport
- On track to achieving BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Platinum and EPC A ratings
- Use of best practice circular economy principles and whole life carbon modelling
- SMART-enabled building services and metering
- A Sustainability Tracker to coordinate and deliver over 100 key sustainability KPIs across design and delivery
Our operational energy modelling preceded the launch of NABERS UK and went through rigorous testing to inform the Pioneer phase of the scheme. This enabled design-stage decisions such as optimised waste heat recovery from office areas for use in the retail floors, collaborative tenant energy simulations and significantly improved operational energy outcomes throughout construction.
Hilson Moran’s Contribution
Sustainability
From concept to handover, our team tracked and enhanced British Land’s sustainability KPIs, guiding the project to achieve some of the most ambitious environmental and wellbeing certifications in the industry. As the UK’s first NABERS Design for Performance registration (with a registration number of DfP0001), this project serves as a model for outcomes-led design, real-world performance validation and meaningful post-occupancy engagement with FM teams and tenants.
Infrastructure
We undertook detailed utility and risk surveys to reduce project risk and cost, avoiding major diversions and significantly lowering the utilities budget. Our investigations included existing substations, fibre optic networks, telecoms ducts, EHV cables and high-risk gas mains – all managed with a strategic focus on early de-risking and enabling work coordination.
MEP Design
We supported feasibility studies on refurbishment versus redevelopment and were later appointed to lead MEP design through to practical completion. The design includes high-efficiency heat pumps, water-cooled chillers, photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting and a flexible mixed-mode ventilation system controlled via a demand-based intranet-linked strategy. Our systems are designed to capture energy between uses, providing retail units with a landlord system enabling energy capture and reducing plant area while enhancing overall building efficiency and tenant wellbeing.
Vertical Transportation & Façade Access
We delivered a vertical transport strategy tailored to high-occupancy office floors, high-spec retail and basement-level cycle facilities, with dedicated shuttle lifts and enhanced user experience. We also designed façade access systems to accommodate multiple stepped elevations and terraces – ensuring safe and efficient building maintenance long-term.
BIM & Digital Delivery
Hilson Moran helped define the BIM strategy, models and protocols for this flagship ISO19650-compliant project, working alongside tier 1 contractor Sir Robert McAlpine. We adopted advanced data modelling techniques to optimise sustainability, operational insight and lifecycle performance – enabling a Level 2 BIM delivery that goes beyond current industry standards.
Facilities Management & SMART Integration
Our early-stage collaboration with Broadgate Estates’ FM team ensured that operational systems, metering and smart building interfaces were optimised for long-term performance. We integrated with British Land’s new SMART Guide to futureproof the building for evolving tenant and campus-wide digital standards.
Ecology
Our ecologists supported the integration of green infrastructure and biodiversity features, safeguarding existing site value while introducing new artificial habitats and green terraces, aligned with emerging biodiversity net gain principles.
Teamwork and Shared Vision
1 Broadgate serves as a new benchmark for how commercial developments can and should be designed, proving that smart, sustainable, adaptable buildings are not just viable – they can be commercially desirable, operationally resilient and future-ready.
Hilson Moran is proud to have played a key role in this transformational project and we thank our collaborators at British Land, GIC, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Sir Robert McAlpine, Gardiner & Theobald LLP, Burnley Wilson Fish, Core Five, AKT II and Focchi Group for their shared commitment to excellence.
We are proud to support British Land with their vision of on-site working, in order to build strong bonds between teams and harness their ‘Trust, Honesty & Collaboration’ vision.
