The Dorchester hotel is a unique and special hotel. Since its opening in the early 1930’s it has earned its place in London’s social history as one of the world’s leading hotels. It is a landmark by virtue of its prominent presence on Park Lane and refined monumentality of its exterior, which lead to the building being awarded Grade II Listed status in 1981. On this development, ReardonSmith acted as Lead Designer and Architect to realise the largest renovation The Dorchester has seen since 1989. The hotel is to remain operational during construction, with sequencing carefully considered to avoid disruption. The first phase is currently underway, with two subsequent phases planned thereafter. Role: Architect, Lead Designer & Interior Design Technical Documentation RIBA Stages 1-7 Heritage: Grade II Listed