Park Lane Development for Dorchester Collections

15 Sep 2008 Former Playboy Club and Casino becomes latest addition to Dorchester Collection portfolio Paul Davis + Partners, in collaboration with The Office of Thierry W. Despont Ltd., has achieved planning permission from Westminster City Council for the conversion, refurbishment and re-facing of 45 Park Lane for client Dorchester Collections. Paul Davis + Partners are acting as Executive Architects on behalf of The Office of Thierry W. Despont who are based in New York. The proposed development will form a new international quality hotel with 50 luxury suites, which will be associated with the adjoining Dorchester Hotel. 45 Park Lane is located on the north east side of Park Lane. Constant redevelopment along Park Lane has left an eclectic mixture of building forms and styles throughout the road's length. The proposed modifications to the building will dramatically change and lighten the existing structure whilst greatly improving thermal performance by means of a new external fin system designed to create solar shading. The characteristic original shape and scale of the building is, however, maintained. Once one of the most famous landmarks in Park Lane, the building has now been empty for many years. Built in the 1960's the building comprises 5,859 sq m over 10 levels including penthouse and basement. It was initially developed as office space before being converted into the London Playboy Club and later into residences in the 1980's. Paul Davis + Partners and The Office of Thierry W. Despont Ltd. continue their collaborative portfolio, which also includes a residence in Kensington Palace Gardens, 3-10 Grosvenor Crescent, and 20 Grosvenor square. 45 Park Lane - Professional Team Client: Dorchester Collections Architect: Paul Davis + Partners & The Office of Thierry W. Despont Ltd. Structural Engineer: WSP M&E: Wallace Whittle Mayfair Buildings : Photos Bond Street shops London Hilton on Park Lane Paul Davis + Partners is a 70-strong London-based practice with a national and international portfolio. The practice is well known for its skilful integration of new buildings within historic urban environments, and for its expertise in high-end residential, commercial, cultural and mixed-use projects. The firm's long experience of designing award winning buildings and creating masterplans for many of London's historically important neighbourhoods has attracted clients seeking to create appropriate and sustainable new developments in historic cities around the world. Paul Davis + Partners is currently working on substantial projects in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Macau. Sotheby’s Extension - Proposal, New Bond Street, Mayfair, west London 2007- Paul Davis & Partners 45 Park Lane London for Dorchester Collections text from Stratton & Reekie 150908