Competition launched to turn Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square into ‘one of the world’s leading public spaces’

A competition has been launched by Grosvenor Group calling on design professionals to voice their ideas of how to transform Grosvenor Square into ‘one of the world’s leading public spaces’.

Architects, planners and designers are being urged to contribute their ideas on how to turn Grosvenor Square into a destination, a place which locals and tourists alike can enjoy.

Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square hosted the US Embassy between 1938 and 2017, and the London Chancery Building within the square had been home to the US embassy since 1960.

Frequently described as a ‘fortress’, the London Chancery Building was known for its heavy security and as being one of the most protected premises in the capital.

As of January 2018, however, the US Embassy has relocated to a shiny new building at Nine Elms.

Now that the tight security has left Grosvenor Square with the move of the US Embassy, there is a feeling that Grosvenor Square, the second largest garden square in London, needs reinvigorating.

Although the square has a long rich history, the existence of Grosvenor Square is not widely known. The aim of the revamp is to expand the square’s influence and open it up to more visitors. This should indirectly benefit local businesses and the boutiques in streets close to the square.

The deadline for submissions is 26th October 2018.

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