demolition<\/a> of the prominent North Cambridge based office block, Mount Pleasant House, dating back to the 1970s is now complete courtesy of local firm Mick George Ltd.<\/p>\nThe 1.4acre site, comprising a 42,000sq. feet multi-let office building is being redeveloped by Howard Osborne LLP, a joint venture between Cambridge-based property company Howard Group and Osborne.<\/p>\n
Redevelopment<\/h3>\n
Bought from the Universities Seuperannuation Scheme (USS), the iconic octagonal-towered building that forms one of the main gateways into the city centre, will be redeveloped into modern, purpose built accommodation for St. Edmunds College.<\/p>\n
The proposal will see the existing office building and 145 car parking spaces demolished and replaced with four new blocks centred around two south-facing courtyards. The new grounds\u2019 will consist of 199 en-suite student rooms and 74 self-contained studio\u2019s for academic staff and post-graduates, as well as cycle storage for 306 bikes, to encourage sustainable transport around the city.<\/p>\n
Demolition of Mount Pleasant House<\/h3>\n
The Demolition works from Mick George Ltd kick-started an 18 month construction programme, which is anticipated to be complete, ready for occupation in the summer of 2019.<\/p>\n