Construction begins on Marks Barfield's Baker Street project

Construction begins as one-time headquarters of Marks & Spencer is to be restored to its past glory.

Refurbishment work commenced as construction begins on a 100,000 sq ft development at 82 Baker Street in Westminster.

The building has been designed jointly by architects Marks Barfield and interior designer Forme UK with offices for leading creative agency Publicis, who return to the building in the summer of 2014 on completion of the project.Lazari Investments is carrying out the construction.Central to the scheme is a new glass atrium which unifies the space and helps create an energy and space efficient refurbished building. A bespoke designed glass stair links all the office spaces together encouraging social interaction and the chance encounter and ascends up to a new roof terrace with great views of the West End.