JRA to Reimagine One Poultry in Groundbreaking Net-Zero Building Initiative

News   4th August 2025   

We're proud to announce that JRA’s retrofit of One Poultry will be part of a pioneering innovation initiative by FORE Partnership, UKGBC, and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy.

This groundbreaking programme tackles the challenges of retrofitting commercial buildings by embedding innovation from RIBA Stage 0, the concept design stage. It aims to map out hundreds of cutting-edge solutions, from low-carbon materials to smart energy systems, and demonstrate how early collaboration can drive better carbon, cost, and circularity outcomes.

As a live case study, One Poultry - a Grade II* listed London landmark - will showcase how innovative, sustainable design can revitalise a historic building for the future. Originally designed by James Stirling, the building will be reimagined by JRA to meet the needs of modern users while setting new standards for sustainable commercial retrofit.

We’re excited to be helping shape the future of low-carbon buildings.

Elevation photograph of One Poultry
One Poultry photograph - view looking up