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Lucas appointed to fit out new headquarters for Asthma + Lung UK

16th November 2023

Lucas is thrilled to announce their appointment to deliver the fit out of the prestigious new London headquarters for Asthma + Lung UK. This exciting project at The White Chapel Building in central London marks the latest milestone in Lucas's ongoing collaboration and support with the charity, which began in 2017, and further cements their role as official UK clean air construction partner.

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Lucas Secures Key Station Hill Contract

10th October 2023

Lucas have been awarded a major package of work on Phase 2, Station Hill, Reading for Sir Robert McAlpine. The development is a transformational scheme for the local area and is a collaboration between Lincoln Property Company and MGT Investment Management. With work on site now started, the Lucas team will apply a series of specialist surface finishes and treatments to exposed areas of the project including back of house zones, stair cores and car parks.

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Lucas scoops Farringdon redevelopment

8th August 2023

Lucas has won a major painting contract for an office redevelopment in Farringdon just on the edge of the City of London. Stonecutter Court is a 13 storey plus basement high quality office building that will add retail units at ground level and create a new pocket park for the neighbourhood. The building will provide flexible work spaces and the developers are aiming for a BREEAM “Excellent” rating.

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Lucas on the South Bank

7th August 2023

Lucas has won the painting package for the refurbished and extended former Grade II listed IBM Building at South Bank in central London next to the National Theatre. The 1980s “brutalist” commercial building at 76 Southbank was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun for IBM who have now moved out. The building is being completely refurbished and extended by Stanhope to provide 420,000 sq ft of flexible modern office space along with some retail use, securing the long term future of the building.

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Helping the Natural History Museum with its Urban Nature Project

3rd August 2023

The Natural History Museum is launching a national urban nature movement to safeguard nature which is under so much pressure in our towns and cities. Wildlife is in trouble, says the Museum, so it wants to motivate children and adults and give them the tools to help protect nature. The first step is to transform its own five acres of grounds around the Museum in South Kensington into a welcoming, accessible and diverse green space.

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Lucas secures first decorations package at huge East London development

11th July 2023

Lucas has won the main decorations package for the first phase of a major development by Berkeley Homes called TwelveTrees Park. This regeneration development is adjacent to West Ham underground station in East London. The first phase of private development comprises two tall buildings of 33 and 35 storeys, delivering over 400 studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments. The current masterplan for the whole site envisages over 3,800 homes, 12 acres of green spaces, shops, restaurants and a new school.

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Safety award for Lucas at Berkeley Square

10th July 2023

Super congratulations to Lucas Project Manager Kris Gradev who has won the monthly health and safety award at 36-38 Berkeley Square. The Lucas team has been on site since the end of last year decorating and applying specialist coatings throughout this new nine storey commercial development with a two level basement. It will provide 85,000 sq ft of office space along with retail and gallery spaces and substantial terraced gardens. It is the first new build in this iconic Mayfair square for over 20 years.

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New Battersea project for Lucas

4th July 2023

A Lucas team is about to start work on another project in the Battersea area following our multiple contracts contributing to the regeneration of Battersea Power Station. This time we are part of a gateway project to kickstart Battersea’s new Design and Tech quarter (BDTQ).

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From Office to Classroom: Manraj Earns First Class Honours

3rd July 2023

Lucas Commercial Manager Manraj Binning deserves to raise a glass this week. He has just secured a BSc Hons. first class in Quantity Surveying after five years of hard studying at Greenwich University. He earned his HNC after two years in 2020 and has now completed his degree over three further years under a day release scheme while at the same time working very successfully at Lucas HQ.

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Lucas set for luxury living in Hampstead

29th June 2023

Lucas has secured the full decorations package for a luxury retirement development in Hampstead, North London. It is called The Oren by Elysian Residences and comprises 40 luxury two and three bedroom apartments and four fabulous penthouses all with their own outdoor spaces. The development will include a restaurant and wellness centre as well as providing residents with a full suite of services.

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