Project at a glance

Service

Construction

Sector

Heritage

Location

South West

Status

Complete

Client

London Business School

Southampton Civic Centre

A three-year major refurbishment of Southampton Civic Centre

The Southampton Civic Centre is a historic landmark that has stood at the heart of the city for over 80 years.

Over time, the building had become unfit for modern use — with underperforming M&E systems, deteriorating fabric, and an outdated office layout that created cost inefficiencies and limited productivity.

Following a comprehensive three-year refurbishment, the Grade II* Listed Civic Centre once again stands as a majestic municipal building serving Southampton and its community. The transformation enables the Council and its staff to deliver services efficiently and effectively, while preserving the site’s heritage.

The upgrade also allowed the Council to rationalise its estate from seven buildings to three, providing a flexible, future-proof, and cost-efficient workspace designed for long-term operational success.