LFB’s decision to move back into Lambeth HQ spells end for Embankment housing plans

Pilbrow and Partners Albert Embankment

Source: Pilbrow & Partners

Brigade has pulled plug on agreement struck with developer in 2016 and hired architect 5plus to draw up new plans for listed site

The London Fire Brigade is planning to move its headquarters back to the Art Deco building on Albert Embankment where it was based for 70 years after scrapping a £500m scheme to redevelop the site.

The Brigade (LFB) has unveiled new proposals designed by London architect 5plus to refurbish and upgrade the grade II-listed 8 Albert Embankment site to create a new “fit for purpose” head office for around 840 of its staff.

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