Markets & Projects
Commercial
“Desirable commercial spaces must encompass a variety of factors: flexibility to adapt to tenants needs, effective internal movement, activated spaces, external connectivity, and seamless logistics and back of house operations.”
With an appreciation for the need to integrate the diverse needs and mixed uses within future developments, our ability to provide intelligent design and proven strategic solutions has seen us play an integral role in some of the most high-profile commercial schemes in the UK.
We have unparalleled experience advising on the development of the most complex commercial schemes in urban environments, covering advice across all transport, servicing and waste management issues. We understand what influences transport mode choice and how the varying characteristics of different land uses affect travel patterns.
As one of the leading transport consultancies for commercial development in London, our success derives from our ability to provide an integrated range of services, including access strategies to inform masterplans and concept designs, efficient servicing and waste management strategies, alongside expert advisory services to help achieve successful negotiations.
Refurbishment and retrofit
Refurbishing existing buildings offers a huge opportunity to reduce carbon in comparison with new-build. In recent years we’ve seen an increase in the number of commercial developers who want schemes to be reused as much as possible to meet planning policy requirements, as well as their own environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. Find out more about Momentum’s approach to refurbishment and retrofit here.
21 Lombard Street
Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals
Project context
Momentum supported CO-RE with a planning application for the sensitive refurbishment and extension of the commercial building at 21 Lombard Street. The refurbishment of 21 Lombard Street gained planning permission in September 2024. The refurbishment is targeting BREEAM Outstanding and aims to retain above 70% of the existing structure.
Our work
Momentum advised on the design of the cycle store and the internal loading bay, re-using as much of the existing structure as possible, and the design of the public realm around the site. We worked closely with City of London transport officers to achieve an agreeable position. We then produced the transport planning documents in support of the planning application.
Client outcomes
Momentum developed a servicing strategy to reduce the number of delivery trips by large vehicles by 50% through last mile consolidation and cargo bike use. Structural constraints were overcome to deliver a large uplift in cycle parking spaces, in line with London Plan standards. Adjoining Nicholas Passage will be realigned and widened to provide through views, making the area much more legible and inviting for pedestrians.
