MCR Hotel (MCR)the third largest hotel owner-operator in the United States, has agreed to acquire the hotel. BT Tower From BT Group in London. MCR will have freehold ownership of the 620ft tower and podium, which encompasses the entire city of London.
MCR intends to secure the future of this iconic Grade II listed tower by: Reuse as a hotel and release it to the public. MCR will partner with Heatherwick Studios to consider how best to reimagine its use as a hotel.
Tyler Morse, CEO and Owner of MCRSaid: “We are proud to be the owners and managers of the iconic BT Tower. We are proud to be the owners and managers of the iconic BT Tower. We will take our time to carefully develop it.”
BT Tower, ©Istvan
Due to the scale and complexity of the technology relocation operation, it is expected that it will take many years for BT Group to vacate the premises, and significant time will be required for design development and community engagement before a proposal can be submitted. It will take a while.
MCR owns and operates many of New York’s most famous hotels. The High Line Hotelformer seminary, and TWA Hotel at JFK Airporta reimagining of Eero Saarinen’s 1962 landmark Flight Center. Received architecture award from American Institute of Architects. The company also owns the famous Gramercy Park Hotel, which is currently being redeveloped.
TWA Hotel, photo ©David Mitchell
“We see a lot of similarities between TWA Hotels and BT Tower.” Morse said. “Both are world-renowned, landmark buildings. We are honored to be able to adapt them for future generations as the TWA Flight Center becomes the BT Tower.”
Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Design Director, Heatherwick StudioSaid: “My team and I are thrilled to be partnering with MCR to reimagine the BT Tower. This is an extraordinary building and a fantastic opportunity to bring it back to life. We are excited at the prospect of working with Londoners to repurpose such an important part of the city’s living heritage.”
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Press release provided by: Heatherwick Studio
Cover photo: Josh Wither