Ten Degrees

Built

HTA Design LLP

George Street is the World’ Tallest Modular building delivered in just 26 months using the best of modern methods of construction. The scheme comprises 546 new homes designed specifically for rent.

Developed by Tide Construction and manufactured offsite by Vision Modular Systems, 101 George Street is the world’s tallest modular residential building – rising to 44 and 38-storeys. The 136m development provides 546 apartments designed and built exclusively for rent for Greystar, with 109 homes offered as affordable housing. The site marks the gateway to the London Borough of Croydon’s comprehensive plans for a new ‘Cultural Quarter’ opposite East Croydon Station, and a high level of design ambition was required.

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2021

Shortlisted in the HOUSING category
The redevelopment of the former Essex House at 100a George Street delivers the world’s tallest modular building, reusing a brownfield site that had been vacant for over 30 years. The building provides 546 new homes, of which 109 are offered as affordable housing, designed for build-to-rent provider Greystar. As a Build to Rent development residents enjoy shared amenities that include a podium garden, lounges and a co-working space around the arcade, roof top terraces at the top of each tower with , gyms, residents’ lounges, private dining rooms and event rooms.

Londons Tall Buildings Survey 2020

101 George Street is a landmark development delivered in just 26 months using the best of modern methods of construction. As the World’s Tallest Modular building, this renowned scheme comprises 546 new homes designed specifically for rent, over 44 and 38 storeys. The glazed terracotta facade gives a distinctive appearance enhanced by the play of light and shadow.
Height: 135m
Number of storeys: 44

Zero Carbon London

→ BREEAM Excellent for commercial elements Estimated 50% reduction in carbon emission from modular technology

→ 80% reduction in onsite vehicular movement

→ Reduced construction waste by 80%

→ 96.6% of waste produced was recycled

Developed by Tide Construction and manufactured offsite by Vision Modular Systems, 101 George Street is the world’s tallest modular residential building — rising to 44 and 38-storeys. The 136 metre development provides 546 apartments designed and built exclusively for rent for Greystar, with 109 homes offered as affordable housing. The site marks the gateway to the London Borough of Croydon’s comprehensive plans for a new ‘Cultural Quarter’ opposite East Croydon Station, and a high level of design ambition was required.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Croydon

Size

2200 sq m

Completion

May 2020

Location

East Croydon Station (Stop E7), Croydon CR0 1LF, UK

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