Land Securities's need to redevelop Eland House within the Stag Place estate, led to discussions with the Department of the Environment (now DETR), which was looking to move from Marsham Street. These discussions ultimately led to securing a pre-let to the DoE.

The building, comprises of 376,250 sq ft (35,000 sq m) of energy-efficient space, which met the requirements of the DETR for total flexibility, allowing rapid change while avoiding major service alterations when space was reallocated.

Incorporated in the base building are a number of environmental initiatives including; a Co-generation plant, solar active panels within the atrium walling, to control thermal variations and sunlight penetration, in addition to this the structure was developed on a flat slab principal to allow the tenants the option for chilled ceilings and displacement ventilation. The building has become a signature building within Victoria and the residence of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Client: Land Securities PLC