New London Architecture

Blackfriars Circus

Built

5 urban buildings ranging from 5 to 28 stories forming a carefully composed block which respects and repairs the city fabric.
NEW LONDON AWARDS 2020

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2020

Shortlisted in the HOUSING category
Blackfriars Circus composed of five urban buildings ranging from 5 to 28 stories forms a carefully composed block, which respects and repairs the city fabric.
 
336 tenure blind homes are occupied including 56 social rented homes for Southwark Council, shared ownership and private homes. New public spaces are created with the block.  A square with café, seating, trees and a fountain links Blackfriars Road to Library Street.  A yard is connected to the square which is lined on all sides by small workspaces. The yard will accomindate up to 22 businesses, activating the public realm.


Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Southwark

Size

40000 sq m

Estimated completion

May 2019


Location

75 Blackfriars Rd, South Bank, London SE1 8JZ, UK


Team Credits

Architect

Maccreanor Lavington

Contractor

Barratt London

Structural Engineer

AECOM

Planning Consultant

RPS

M&E / Sustainability Engineer

Whitecode / BBS

Light Consultant

GIA

Fire Consultant

HHF


Last updated on

16/09/2020


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