St James's Market, London - a Crown Estate development

The Crown Estate's flagship project in Haymarket, London, involved preserving the original façade and structure while modernizing the rear to create world-class restaurants, retail spaces, and open-plan offices. Adexon successfully installed a number of 30- and 60-minute vertical fire curtains at 1 and 2 St James’ Market, all within agreed timeframes; covering multiple floors and ensuring fire safety without compromising the historical integrity. The project, executed with Balfour Beatty and designed by Make Architects, regenerated the West End with 210,000 sq. ft of modern offices, flagship stores, and restaurants within over half an acre of revitalized public space. Despite the challenge of maintaining Grade II-listed facades, the project successfully blended historical preservation with modern development.