Western Corner Block Of Former Charing Cross Hospital

The Western Corner Block of the former Charing Cross Hospital is a building constructed in 1831 as the Ophthalmic Hospital, part of Nash's West Strand Improvements, likely designed by William Herbert. It features mid to late 19th century alterations and is finished in stucco with a slate roof. The building exhibits restrained Grecian detailing and consists of three storeys, an attic storey, and a dormered mansard roof. It is five windows wide, with a three-window return that is splayed at the corner junction with Chandos Street. A central Greek Doric portico is present, and the windows are recessed sashes, some of which have glazing bars set in shallow architraves. There is a main entablature above the second floor, along with a cornice and blocking course at the attic level. The west return features ground and first floors that are built out, including a glazed pilastered loggia on the first floor. This building became part of the former Charing Cross Hospital in the late 19th century.