UK: Developer, proprietor and operator Dominus has acquired approval from Camden Council to rework an current phone change right into a 240-bed lodge.
Dominus submitted plans to transform a constructing at 123 Judd Avenue right into a 240-bed lodge in September 2025. Camden Council has now granted planning approval.
Designed by architectural agency Stiff + Trevillion, the adaptive reuse mission is concentrating on BREEAM Glorious. The complete substructure and 80 per cent of the constructing’s framework might be retained.
The bottom ground might be opened as much as embrace a restaurant, café, and bar open to each lodge company and the general public. A newly landscaped courtyard can even create a connection between the constructing and the encompassing public space.
As soon as operational, the lodge might be managed by Dominus Hospitality and create over 100 jobs. Dominus will launch the Camden Hospitality Academy on-site, in partnership with The Springboard Charity and supported by Hilton, to supply coaching, work placements, and employment alternatives for native residents.
Jay Ahluwalia, principal director of Dominus, stated: “This can be a improbable alternative to revitalise an underused constructing simply minutes from King’s Cross at a time when customer demand in London continues to develop. Drawing on our monitor report of sensitively repurposing buildings throughout the capital, we are going to rework the prevailing phone change right into a high-quality lodge. By way of our partnership with Springboard, the Camden Hospitality Academy will create new expertise, coaching and employment alternatives for native younger individuals.”
Matt Williams, director of accommodations, Dominus Hospitality, added: “Throughout our rising portfolio of accommodations, we’ve seen common occupancy of greater than 90 per cent pushed by our dedication to curating an distinctive visitor expertise. London stays one of many world’s most visited cities and demand for well-located accommodations to discover all of the capital has to supply will proceed to develop.”
Highlights:
- Dominus has acquired approval to transform Camden phone change right into a 240-bed lodge.
- Adaptive reuse mission designed by Stiff + Trevillion, retaining 80 per cent of the constructing’s framework and concentrating on BREEAM Glorious sustainability requirements.
- Floor ground to characteristic public-facing restaurant, café, bar, and landscaped courtyard connecting with the encompassing space.
- Lodge managed by Dominus Hospitality, creating over 100 jobs and internet hosting the Camden Hospitality Academy in partnership with Springboard Charity and Hilton.
