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London-based network infrastructure specialist OryxAlign has been appointed to deliver the converged network system for a major retrofit project in London’s Waterloo district. The network will support all landlord-controlled critical systems and is set to form the digital foundation of 1–5 Lower Marsh, a former mixed-use building being transformed into a contemporary workspace within a designated conservation area.
OryxAlign will deliver a converged network system designed to support services such as access control, CCTV, intruder detection, intercoms, lifts and both building and energy management systems. The scope forms part of a broader retrofit to modernise the building’s infrastructure. OryxAlign’s team will lead the final design and integration of the network, tailoring the layout to support operational demands across landlord-controlled areas.
The work will be completed over a two-month programme, requiring close coordination with the wider project team and detailed consideration of legacy building constraints. The team will adapt the infrastructure layout to ensure the system meets performance and resilience expectations across a confined and technically restricted footprint.
“A retrofit project like this presents a specific set of conditions. You’re building digital capability into a structure that was not originally intended to support this kind of network,” said Stuart Miller, Data Centre and Construction Lead at OryxAlign. “Using a converged approach allows for centralised system management and efficient use of physical infrastructure. It also simplifies ongoing support and enhances the building’s long-term adaptability.”
The network consolidates core services onto a unified infrastructure, reducing hardware requirements and creating a streamlined architecture that enables secure, scalable connectivity. Rather than deploying separate systems for each service, the building now operates on an integrated platform that simplifies configuration, supports resilience and limits cost.
Projects of this type signal a shift in how digital infrastructure is planned and deployed within complex urban retrofits. For buildings undergoing structural adaptation, early involvement of IT specialists can shape infrastructure outcomes that deliver operational efficiency and support future tenant flexibility.
You can find out more about how retrofitting legacy systems can unlock smarter, more resilient buildings at www.oryxalign.com.
