Since 1692 the Royal Hospital at Chelsea has provided a magnificent home for thousands of army pensioners. Sir Christopher Wren’s adaptable design has allowed the berths to expand over the years; however a more radical intervention was needed to ensure the continuing viability of the Royal Hospital today and into the future.

Our design involves a bold reconfiguration of the internal layout which sees the introduction of en suite facilities, natural light and ventilation to the berth areas. The exterior remains unaltered and the full width of Wren’s integral social corridor is reinstated.