Crown Estate unveils two major developments in the heart of London's West End

The corporation said the schemes are part of the largest expansion programme in its history and will add almost 170,000 sq ft of office, retail and hospitality space in a bid to modernise some of the capital's best-known historic buildings.The developments at 10 Piccadilly and 21-29 Glasshouse Street form the latest phase of investment across the estate's 10 million sq ft central London portfolio.Kristy Lansdown, Managing Director of Development at The Crown Estate, said: “These developments mark the next step in our long-term vision for the West End, redeveloping historic buildings to reinvigorate an equally historic place. At 21-29 Glasshouse Street, The Crown Estate will combine two existing office buildingsCrown Estate “By taking an estate-wide view, we can invest in the places and experiences that help the West End succeed on the global stage – places such as 10 Piccadilly and 21-29 Glasshouse Street, where we are sensitively bringing heritage assets into their next chapter, creating outstanding new office, retail and hospitality spaces for London. “Our ambition is to shape a destination that continues to attract world-class businesses and visitors, while strengthening the city’s future resilience. “Through long-term planning and investment, we are working to deliver a West End that will thrive for generations to come.”The Crown Estate plans a 90,800 sq ft mixed-use redevelopment at 10 PiccadillyCrown EstateAt 10 Piccadilly, the Grade II-listed building that completes the iconic curve of Regent Street and once housed the Swan & Edgar department store before becoming home to Tower Records in the 1980s, The Crown Estate plans a 90,800 sq ft mixed-use redevelopment. It will provide 62,700 sq ft of office accommodation, a 26,400 sq ft hospitality venue across the ground, basement and first floors plus retail spaces.The Grade II-listed building completes the iconic curve of Regent Street Crown EstateMeanwhile, two existing office buildings at 21-29 Glasshouse Street will be combined through a retrofit project creating 63,000 sq ft of office space alongside 15,500 sq ft of new retail accommodation. It follows the recent redevelopment of One Hanover Street, a 124,000 sq ft office scheme , as well as projects at New Zealand House, 10 Spring Gardens and 33-35 Piccadilly, announced last year.