Current Status
The BBC's lease with Kato Kagaku (the Japanese company that owns the building) expires at the end of 2012. Once the building is handed back to Kato Kagaku at the end of November 2012, refurbishments will begin. The stairways and lift lobbies will be refreshed but retain their existing finishes, and the external stonework will be cleaned.
There are plans to open up and enlarge the external receptions in the North East Wing, South East Wing and Melbourne House, to give each an individual identity, and the courtyard will remain as a car park/delivery point. Completion of this work is scheduled for June 2014. The floors of Bush House will then be re-let as office accommodation.
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