Glencar has been appointed by long-running and repeat customer Big Yellow Self Storage to build a new 12,542m2 (MLA) six storey development at a site situated at Staples Corner, North West, London.
The project will see the design, construction and turnkey fit-out of a new six-storey flagship store. It will include self-storage accommodation together with flexibly designed office spaces, catering for increasing demand from both domestic and business users.
Ground works onsite will include the installation of below ground drainage and services with ground improvement to both foundations and ground floor slab. The building will comprise of a steel portal frame design with full façade cladding with concealed LED lighting and curtain walling. The project will also see the installation of an internal lightweight steel mezzanine structure, services and full fit out works.
The building’s green credentials targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A rating include a 200kwp solar PV array with EV chargers and battery storage Construction is expected to be complete by the start of June 2026.
Roy Jones, Glencar Managing Director for London and the South said: “Big Yellow Self Storage are one of our longest running customers and we are very happy to be working together again on this build which serves as the biggest project we will have delivered to date for them.
A key feature of the design is c. 400m2 of flexible office space at the forefront, overlooking the very prominent Edgware Road and Staples Corner West Roundabout.
The office spaces we will be delivering have been designed to be highly flexible and will vary in size, ranging from 10m2 to 20m2. They are designed to be utilised either independently or in conjunction with the storage facilities, providing versatility for various business needs. This initiative is also expected to create additional employment opportunities in the area.
We have assembled an exceptional team on this project, and we look forward to getting started and delivering another outstanding solution.”
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