Planning Granted
Plomp
A central component of the Bermondsey Project, this redundant 1970s biscuit warehouse is being reimagined to create an innovative and sustainable, mixed-use hub and extension to the public realm.
A central component in the Bermondsey Project masterplan, Building F is a former biscuit warehouse, constructed in the 1970s. This is being reimagined to create a mixed-use hub; adding 177 residential units above the existing roof line; creating retail and employment space on the lower floors; and extending the public realm.
The Biscuit Factory will be a hybrid building, combining reuse with new build. Grosvenor are exploring lower carbon alternatives to traditional concrete frames. While changes to regulations have made using CLT more challenging, Grosvenor and the design team are pioneering work with consultants and the wider industry to develop a solution compliant with the latest regulations.
As part of delivering Grosvenor’s Sustainability Development Framework the project team is being challenged to provide innovative design solutions to minimise embodied carbon through the building’s lifecycle. A cradle to practical completion target of 500kg/CO2e/m2 and 300kg/CO2e/m2 is targeted for non-domestic and residential elements respectively to deliver performance aligned with Grosvenor’s 2030 carbon objectives and long-term sustainability vision (more detail below).
The masterplan is connected to a district heating scheme with local energy generation, from SELCHP, an advanced Energy Recovery Facility that uses non-recyclable waste to generate electricity, providing low-carbon energy and reducing the pressure on landfill sites.
The masterplan reimagines an underused Factory site in an inner London location, reintegrating it with the surrounding residential area, introducing pedestrianised streets for better connection to sustainable and active transport methods. There will be 1,548 rental homes (35% affordable), a 600-place secondary school and c.14,000 sqm of flexible employment space. The masterplan includes three acres of public and play space, 141 new trees and no private cars on site.
Project information
Status
Planning Granted
Borough
Southwark
Completion
June 2024
Location
FWVQ+P4 Barking, UK
Team Credits
Client
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland
Architect
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)
Landscape Architect
Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer
M&E / Sustainability Engineer
TFT
MEP
Arup Infrastructure
Transport Consultant
Planning Consultant
Visualiser
Plomp
MEP/Vertical Transportation/Accoustic Consultant
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Last updated on
31/05/2024
Standard
Standard (small business)
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