Fortress House, Government office building in Savile Row, London, United Kingdom
Fortress House was an office building featuring a symmetrical H-shaped plan with a central block flanked by two wings. The structure combined reinforced concrete with Portland stone on the main facades and brown Uxbridge bricks on the secondary elevations, with entrances accessible from both Savile Row and New Burlington Street.
The building was completed in 1949 based on a design by architect Anthony Lloyd and served for decades as a government office headquarters. It was demolished in 2009 after falling out of administrative use.
English Heritage occupied Fortress House from 1971 to 2006, managing the preservation and protection of historical sites across the United Kingdom.
The site is now part of a mixed-use development accessible from the surrounding streets in central London. The area benefits from good public transport connections and is within walking distance of other notable locations in the West End.
After demolition, the site was transformed into a new development featuring a sculpture by Joel Shapiro positioned above the Savile Row entrance. This contemporary art installation marks the shift of the location from purely administrative use to a more mixed and animated space.
GPS coordinates: 51.51190,-0.14110
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40
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