With over 80,000ft2 of office space, the building will be a new destination workplace that prioritises amenity for both tenants and the public. On the north side, facing the river, we’ve included seven double-height terraces on alternating corners that open up the office floors to the outdoors. Beyond creating a striking presence on the Thames, these cut-out terraces also transfer corner loads to the centre of the north elevation, increasing the efficiency of the structural system and lowering its embodied carbon in the process.
Along with BREEAM ‘Excellent’, we’re targeting an Urban Greening Factor that’s 50% higher than GLA requirements. Once complete, the building will be net zero in operation, in line with Native Land’s vision for the entire masterplan.
In response to the prominent location, we’re introducing a new pedestrian route along the railway viaducts and widening the Thames Path from 3m to 11m. We’re also introducing retail along the viaducts and preserving the existing mature trees along the river to enliven and activate the ground floor, which opens onto Rennie Garden.
James Redman, Project Architect at Make Architects, said: “With its striking double-height terraces and efficient structural grid, the building will be a premier workplace destination, and we’re proud to see it shaping the future of workplace in London. We will work closely alongside Native Land to bring sustainable design to the forefront of this new landmark for London’s South Bank.”
Jay Squier, Executive Director at Native Land, said: “The polarisation of London’s office market is becoming clearer as the ‘flight to quality’ continues. The recent tenant signings at Arbor, our first commercial building at Bankside Yards, exemplify the trend and we see ‘Building 1’ as a continuation of this. We are aiming to exceed expectations for the modern, green and healthy workplace in an unrivalled riverside location with outstanding sustainability credentials and views of the City of London.”
The foundations and basement for the building are already complete and work on ‘Building 1’ will commence as part of the completion of the western side of Bankside Yards.
