Broadgate Exchange Square

Broadgate Exchange Square presented a unique challenge: delivering a 1.5-acre public park suspended above live railway tracks, between the Grade II Listed train shed at Liverpool Street Station and Exchange House. British Land aimed to transform the existing hardscaped plaza into a vibrant green space, featuring raised lawns, trees, water features, amphitheatre seating, and event-retail units within one of the City’s most complex and densely used locations. The project required careful coordination to meet planning constraints, protect heritage structures and maintain operations on the railway lines below.

G&T provided Cost Management and Construction & Property Tax Advice services, supporting British Land and the design team throughout the project. We closely monitored budgets, led the procurement strategy, and implemented value engineering measures to keep the scheme financially on track while preserving its ambitious design intent. We played a key role in balancing commercial objectives with the delivery of a high-quality public space, enabling the successful construction of complex landscaping and structural elements within a challenging over-station environment.

Now complete, Broadgate Exchange Square is one of the City of London’s largest green public spaces, featuring more than 14,000 plants and trees, a central lawn, seating terraces, water features and integrated lighting. Suspended above operational railway infrastructure, the square offers a tranquil setting for relaxation, events and retail activity - enhancing the Broadgate campus and delivering long-term value for occupiers, workers and visitors. G&T’s expert cost management ensured the project met its design aspirations and was delivered within budget, contributing to the transformation of Broadgate into a greener, more welcoming destination.