The Dixon, London
Project Description
Design & build conversion of the Grade II listed Tower Bridge Magistrates Court and Police Station built in 1904, and the addition of a new build extension to the rear. Following the extensive renovation and careful extension, the development has transformed into a 193 bedroom 4-star plus hotel achieving a BREEAM Good rating, branded under Marriott’s Autograph Collection and includes 14 suites, a bar, restaurant and conference facilities.
The new build extension was built in an area to the rear which was the historic cell yard and the demolition of this paved way for the Provisioners restaurant and an additional 6 storeys of guestrooms. The existing floor slabs in the former courthouse are made of clinker concrete therefore additional fire protection was added to the structure.
Read MoreTwo cells were restored in the restaurant and the courtroom converted into a bar with the original judge’s bench and oak panelling retained. Most importantly, close attention was made in restoring the courthouse lobby as much as possible from the grand staircase and marble flooring, to the oak wood panelling and iron gate all being preserved and refurbished.
Site Details
Situated between Tooley Street & Queen Elizabeth Street, the boutique hotel sits within the Tower Bridge Conservation Area and a mere 200m from the iconic Tower Bridge. The former Tower Bridge Magistrates Court was originally built in circa 1904 and is a Grade II listed, early 20th Century, three storey court building.
