The scheme 鈥� 220 Blackfriars Road 鈥� is being delivered by Slovakian developer JTRE聽London in partnership with Southwark Charities. The designer is EPR Architects.
The development comprises two high-rise blocks of 15 and 22 storeys set in landscaped grounds. The taller of the two blocks will include more than 200,000 sq ft of office space while the 15-storey block will contain new almshouses with 64 鈥渁ffordable鈥� homes for Southwark Charities. It will also include a community centre and gardens with retail space on the ground floor.
JRL Group chairman John Reddington said: 鈥淭he scheme fits perfectly with our core capabilities of large diameter piling, bulk excavation, basement box construction, slip forming of cores, with design, supply and installation of post-tension slabs, along with crane and hoist hire 鈥� all being undertaken as the principal contractor. We look forward to the successful delivery of this development and forging a long-term business relationship with our new client, JTRE London鈥�.
Nigel Fleming, managing director at JTRE London, added: 鈥淭he appointment of JRL Group reflects our commitment to working with best-in-class partners at every stage of development, with JRL having an exceptional track record and a clear understanding of our vision and requirements for 220 Blackfriars. We firmly believe this will be a truly area-defining scheme, combining prime office space, affordable housing and community space.鈥�
In keeping with current trends, 220 Blackfriars Road boasts 鈥渘et zero carbon鈥� credentials and ticks several environmental boxes, including WELL Gold Building standard, NABERS 5 鈥� 5.5 rating and Platinum Smart Score. It will deliver a 126% biodiversity net gain and an urban greening factor of 0.44