Deal to start £1.1bn British Library extension

Japanese developer Mitsui Fudosan has committed to go it alone and spend £1.1bn on the delayed British Library Extension project with plans to start construction next year.
The developer will retain its former joint venture partner Stanhope as development manager for the vast project.
Architect Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and engineer Arup drew up the plans for the site at the rear of the existing library building near St Pancras station in London.
It will involve a 100,000 sq ft exten