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Purcell brought on to RIBA’s £60m House of Architecture job

The institute confirmed it had appointed the heritage specialist, ranked 10th in last year’s AJ100 league table, to deliver the RIBA Stage 4 design on the project to overhaul its 66 Portland Place base.
In February, Benedetti Architects finally submitted its revamp plans for the Grade II*-listed, 91-year-old, George Grey Wornum-designed building to Westminster City Council, three years after winning the original competition.
The RIBA said the 10-strong Clerkenwell-based practice would remain as design guardians on the project, which could take up to three years to complete.Advertisement

Benedetti was selected for the job in 2022 following an RIBA-run competition. Also shortlisted were David Kohn Architects, Belfast-based Hall McKnight, Roz Barr Architects, a collaboration between Freehaus with Donald Insall Associates, IDKHugh Broughton Architects, and a joint bid between Feix&Merlin with Haptic Architects & Heritage Architecture.
News of Purcell's appointment comes as RIBA resumes its search for a temporary home. Earlier this week, it emerged that a proposed move to the nearby Royal College of Physicians offices had collapsed.
But despite this setback and the fact Benedetti Architects' plans have not yet been approved, the institute still plans to shut its café and bookshop at the end of this month and close its doors to all staff by 29 August. The building is set to reopen in 2028 following its full refurbishment – a project that aims to improve the 1930s building’s accessibility.
Speaking about the decision to bring Purcell on to the team, RIBA chair of board Jack Pringle said: ‘At the competition stage, RIBA was pleased to open the project to all architectural practices, including SMEs, to maximise the creative talent pool available to the institute.
‘We were delighted to appoint Benedetti Architects to that role, fresh from their triumph at BAFTA. Now, for Stage 4, we are pleased to retain Benedetti as our design guardian and to bring in the powerful team of Purcell with their in-depth knowledge of the renovation of historic buildings – not least the Palace of Westminster, the National Gallery in collaboration with Selldorf Architects, and Auckland Castle where they collaborated with Niall McLaughlin Architects.’Advertisement

According to its last accounts for the year ending April 2024, Purcell had a turnover of £26.4 million and a workforce of nearly 290 staff.
The submitted Benedetti scheme includes replacing the revolving glass door on the main entrance with a more accessible entrance for blind visitors, as well as less steep wheelchair ramps and new steps.
A separate entrance on Weymouth Street will be introduced for a new café – replacing the current bookshop – with pavement seating to encourage public use of the building.
The bookshop will relocate to be more ‘public-facing’ towards Portland Place on the north-west corner of the ground floor. The main exhibition space will move upstairs, with the existing ground-floor gallery untouched.
Source:Benedetti/RIBA
The introduction of larger lifts aims to provide universal access to all of the building’s 28 levels, many of which can only currently be reached by stairs. A ‘generously sized’ entrance to the library, matching original Wornum features inside the building, will further increase accessibility.
The refurbishment also addresses inefficiencies in the plumbing and electrical systems, removing fossil-fuel-dependent systems to meet the RIBA and Westminster City Council's climate targets. Heritage single-glazed windows will be largely retained, with secondary glazing introduced elsewhere.
Other aspects include restoring the Jarvis Foyer, a 400-seat hospitality space, and more display space for architectural models and drawings. Meanwhile, banners originally proposed for the entrance have been dropped on the advice of Westminster Council following a consultation last summer.
66 Portland Place was built in 1934 and has had piecemeal upgrades throughout its history, most recently in 2019 with the addition of a Hayhurst & Co-designed learning centre and a Carmody Groarke-designed gallery.
The RIBA has previously said it would look to fundraising and sponsorship to pay for the House of Architecture and that ‘the funding strategynot linked to member fees’.
Meanwhile, the institute, having failed to secure temporary office space at the Royal College of Physicians in St Andrew’s Place, Regent’s Park, said it was now ‘exploring contingency plans to ensure suitable working arrangements for staff'.
Source:Benedetti/RIBA
Benedetti’s submitted RIBA House of Architecture refurbishment
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Purcell brought on to RIBA’s £60m House of Architecture job
The institute confirmed it had appointed the heritage specialist, ranked 10th in last year’s AJ100 league table, to deliver the RIBA Stage 4 design on the project to overhaul its 66 Portland Place base. In February, Benedetti Architects finally submitted its revamp plans for the Grade II*-listed, 91-year-old, George Grey Wornum-designed building to Westminster City Council, three years after winning the original competition. The RIBA said the 10-strong Clerkenwell-based practice would remain as design guardians on the project, which could take up to three years to complete.Advertisement Benedetti was selected for the job in 2022 following an RIBA-run competition. Also shortlisted were David Kohn Architects, Belfast-based Hall McKnight, Roz Barr Architects, a collaboration between Freehaus with Donald Insall Associates, IDKHugh Broughton Architects, and a joint bid between Feix&Merlin with Haptic Architects & Heritage Architecture. News of Purcell's appointment comes as RIBA resumes its search for a temporary home. Earlier this week, it emerged that a proposed move to the nearby Royal College of Physicians offices had collapsed. But despite this setback and the fact Benedetti Architects' plans have not yet been approved, the institute still plans to shut its café and bookshop at the end of this month and close its doors to all staff by 29 August. The building is set to reopen in 2028 following its full refurbishment – a project that aims to improve the 1930s building’s accessibility. Speaking about the decision to bring Purcell on to the team, RIBA chair of board Jack Pringle said: ‘At the competition stage, RIBA was pleased to open the project to all architectural practices, including SMEs, to maximise the creative talent pool available to the institute. ‘We were delighted to appoint Benedetti Architects to that role, fresh from their triumph at BAFTA. Now, for Stage 4, we are pleased to retain Benedetti as our design guardian and to bring in the powerful team of Purcell with their in-depth knowledge of the renovation of historic buildings – not least the Palace of Westminster, the National Gallery in collaboration with Selldorf Architects, and Auckland Castle where they collaborated with Niall McLaughlin Architects.’Advertisement According to its last accounts for the year ending April 2024, Purcell had a turnover of £26.4 million and a workforce of nearly 290 staff. The submitted Benedetti scheme includes replacing the revolving glass door on the main entrance with a more accessible entrance for blind visitors, as well as less steep wheelchair ramps and new steps. A separate entrance on Weymouth Street will be introduced for a new café – replacing the current bookshop – with pavement seating to encourage public use of the building. The bookshop will relocate to be more ‘public-facing’ towards Portland Place on the north-west corner of the ground floor. The main exhibition space will move upstairs, with the existing ground-floor gallery untouched. Source:Benedetti/RIBA The introduction of larger lifts aims to provide universal access to all of the building’s 28 levels, many of which can only currently be reached by stairs. A ‘generously sized’ entrance to the library, matching original Wornum features inside the building, will further increase accessibility. The refurbishment also addresses inefficiencies in the plumbing and electrical systems, removing fossil-fuel-dependent systems to meet the RIBA and Westminster City Council's climate targets. Heritage single-glazed windows will be largely retained, with secondary glazing introduced elsewhere. Other aspects include restoring the Jarvis Foyer, a 400-seat hospitality space, and more display space for architectural models and drawings. Meanwhile, banners originally proposed for the entrance have been dropped on the advice of Westminster Council following a consultation last summer. 66 Portland Place was built in 1934 and has had piecemeal upgrades throughout its history, most recently in 2019 with the addition of a Hayhurst & Co-designed learning centre and a Carmody Groarke-designed gallery. The RIBA has previously said it would look to fundraising and sponsorship to pay for the House of Architecture and that ‘the funding strategynot linked to member fees’. Meanwhile, the institute, having failed to secure temporary office space at the Royal College of Physicians in St Andrew’s Place, Regent’s Park, said it was now ‘exploring contingency plans to ensure suitable working arrangements for staff'. Source:Benedetti/RIBA Benedetti’s submitted RIBA House of Architecture refurbishment #purcell #brought #ribas #60m #house

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Purcell brought on to RIBA’s £60m House of Architecture job

The institute confirmed it had appointed the heritage specialist, ranked 10th in last year’s AJ100 league table, to deliver the RIBA Stage 4 design on the project to overhaul its 66 Portland Place base. In February, Benedetti Architects finally submitted its revamp plans for the Grade II*-listed, 91-year-old, George Grey Wornum-designed building to Westminster City Council, three years after winning the original competition. The RIBA said the 10-strong Clerkenwell-based practice would remain as design guardians on the project, which could take up to three years to complete.Advertisement Benedetti was selected for the job in 2022 following an RIBA-run competition. Also shortlisted were David Kohn Architects, Belfast-based Hall McKnight, Roz Barr Architects, a collaboration between Freehaus with Donald Insall Associates, IDKHugh Broughton Architects, and a joint bid between Feix&Merlin with Haptic Architects & Heritage Architecture. News of Purcell's appointment comes as RIBA resumes its search for a temporary home. Earlier this week, it emerged that a proposed move to the nearby Royal College of Physicians offices had collapsed. But despite this setback and the fact Benedetti Architects' plans have not yet been approved, the institute still plans to shut its café and bookshop at the end of this month and close its doors to all staff by 29 August. The building is set to reopen in 2028 following its full refurbishment – a project that aims to improve the 1930s building’s accessibility. Speaking about the decision to bring Purcell on to the team, RIBA chair of board Jack Pringle said: ‘At the competition stage, RIBA was pleased to open the project to all architectural practices, including SMEs, to maximise the creative talent pool available to the institute. ‘We were delighted to appoint Benedetti Architects to that role, fresh from their triumph at BAFTA. Now, for Stage 4, we are pleased to retain Benedetti as our design guardian and to bring in the powerful team of Purcell with their in-depth knowledge of the renovation of historic buildings – not least the Palace of Westminster, the National Gallery in collaboration with Selldorf Architects, and Auckland Castle where they collaborated with Niall McLaughlin Architects.’Advertisement According to its last accounts for the year ending April 2024, Purcell had a turnover of £26.4 million and a workforce of nearly 290 staff. The submitted Benedetti scheme includes replacing the revolving glass door on the main entrance with a more accessible entrance for blind visitors, as well as less steep wheelchair ramps and new steps. A separate entrance on Weymouth Street will be introduced for a new café – replacing the current bookshop – with pavement seating to encourage public use of the building. The bookshop will relocate to be more ‘public-facing’ towards Portland Place on the north-west corner of the ground floor. The main exhibition space will move upstairs, with the existing ground-floor gallery untouched. Source:Benedetti/RIBA The introduction of larger lifts aims to provide universal access to all of the building’s 28 levels, many of which can only currently be reached by stairs. A ‘generously sized’ entrance to the library, matching original Wornum features inside the building, will further increase accessibility. The refurbishment also addresses inefficiencies in the plumbing and electrical systems, removing fossil-fuel-dependent systems to meet the RIBA and Westminster City Council's climate targets. Heritage single-glazed windows will be largely retained, with secondary glazing introduced elsewhere. Other aspects include restoring the Jarvis Foyer, a 400-seat hospitality space, and more display space for architectural models and drawings. Meanwhile, banners originally proposed for the entrance have been dropped on the advice of Westminster Council following a consultation last summer. 66 Portland Place was built in 1934 and has had piecemeal upgrades throughout its history, most recently in 2019 with the addition of a Hayhurst & Co-designed learning centre and a Carmody Groarke-designed gallery. The RIBA has previously said it would look to fundraising and sponsorship to pay for the House of Architecture and that ‘the funding strategy [was] not linked to member fees’. Meanwhile, the institute, having failed to secure temporary office space at the Royal College of Physicians in St Andrew’s Place, Regent’s Park, said it was now ‘exploring contingency plans to ensure suitable working arrangements for staff'. Source:Benedetti/RIBA Benedetti’s submitted RIBA House of Architecture refurbishment (February 2025)

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2025-05-13 13:56:04 ·

#333;">Lessons must be learned from past PFI failures, government infrastructure advisor warns

Comments from NISTA’s Matthew Vickerstaff come as ministers weigh up benefits of relaunching initiative next monthThe government’s new infrastructure advisory body has said ministers would need to “learn from the mistakes” of the past if a new generation of PFI contracts are launched as part of the upcoming infrastructure strategy.
Matthew Vickerstaff, deputy chief executive of the The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), said there was still a “constant drumbeat” of construction issues on schools built through private finance initiatives (PFI).
Matthew Vickerstaff speaking at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday afternoon
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is understood to be considering reinstating a form of private financing to pay for public projects, including social infrastructure schemes such as schools, ahead of the launch of its 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy next month.
It would be the first major rollout of PFI in England since 2018, when then chancellor Philip Hammond declared the successor scheme to the original PFI programme as “inflexible and overly complex”.
>> See also: PFI: Do the numbers add up?
Speaking at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament yesterday, Vickerstaff highlighted issues that had blighted historic PFI schemes where construction risk had been transferred to the private sector.
“Just what we’re seeing on school projects, leaking roofs is a consistent, constant drum beat, fire door stopping, acoustics, lighting levels, the ability of classrooms to be operable in a white board environment, problems around leisure centres or sports facilities, contamination of land, latent defects of refurbishments on old buildings creating real problems,” he said.
“The dash to get the schools ready for September, I cannot tell you how many PFI schools have that problem, and we need to get the private sector to fix it.”
But while Vickerstaff said he was “ambivalent” about a new generation of PFI contracts, he argued contractual arrangements on new schemes could contain less risk for the public purse if the government did decide to opt for this route in its infrastructure strategy.
“I would say that compared with 25 years ago, the asset management, the building information systems and computer aided facilities management has vastly improved so we’re dealing with a generation of contracts that would certainly by improved whether it’s public sector or private sector,” he said.
“I’m ambivalent but what we need to make sure is that we learn from the mistakes and definitely get them to fix what we’re experiencing in some situations.”
Vickerstaff added: “In terms of lessons learned, making sure construction is monitored by a clerk of works and independently certified would be a really important factor moving forward, because construction defects have been a problem because the construction contracts whether it be public sector or private sector have not been well monitored or controlled.”
Meanwhile, a new report by PwC has called on the government to explore a new generation of public-private finance in order to address the deficit in infrastructure including schools and healthcare.
The research, published today, found “strong market appetite” for a new model of public-private partnerships which could be based on the Mutual Investment Model developed in Wales.
PwC corporate finance associate director Dan Whittle said: “There is a strong view that public-private finance has a valuable role to play as a strategic tool to close the UK’s infrastructure gap, particularly at a time when we are constrained by fiscal rules.
“There is no need to reinvent the fundamentals of the PPP model.
What must continue to evolve is how we implement this model with refined risk allocation to reflect the current appetite of the market, smarter contract management, and a genuine partnership approach.”
The government is expected to unveil its infrastructure strategy alongside its spending review in June.

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Lessons must be learned from past PFI failures, government infrastructure advisor warns
Comments from NISTA’s Matthew Vickerstaff come as ministers weigh up benefits of relaunching initiative next monthThe government’s new infrastructure advisory body has said ministers would need to “learn from the mistakes” of the past if a new generation of PFI contracts are launched as part of the upcoming infrastructure strategy. Matthew Vickerstaff, deputy chief executive of the The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), said there was still a “constant drumbeat” of construction issues on schools built through private finance initiatives (PFI). Matthew Vickerstaff speaking at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday afternoon Chancellor Rachel Reeves is understood to be considering reinstating a form of private financing to pay for public projects, including social infrastructure schemes such as schools, ahead of the launch of its 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy next month. It would be the first major rollout of PFI in England since 2018, when then chancellor Philip Hammond declared the successor scheme to the original PFI programme as “inflexible and overly complex”. >> See also: PFI: Do the numbers add up? Speaking at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament yesterday, Vickerstaff highlighted issues that had blighted historic PFI schemes where construction risk had been transferred to the private sector. “Just what we’re seeing on school projects, leaking roofs is a consistent, constant drum beat, fire door stopping, acoustics, lighting levels, the ability of classrooms to be operable in a white board environment, problems around leisure centres or sports facilities, contamination of land, latent defects of refurbishments on old buildings creating real problems,” he said. “The dash to get the schools ready for September, I cannot tell you how many PFI schools have that problem, and we need to get the private sector to fix it.” But while Vickerstaff said he was “ambivalent” about a new generation of PFI contracts, he argued contractual arrangements on new schemes could contain less risk for the public purse if the government did decide to opt for this route in its infrastructure strategy. “I would say that compared with 25 years ago, the asset management, the building information systems and computer aided facilities management has vastly improved so we’re dealing with a generation of contracts that would certainly by improved whether it’s public sector or private sector,” he said. “I’m ambivalent but what we need to make sure is that we learn from the mistakes and definitely get them to fix what we’re experiencing in some situations.” Vickerstaff added: “In terms of lessons learned, making sure construction is monitored by a clerk of works and independently certified would be a really important factor moving forward, because construction defects have been a problem because the construction contracts whether it be public sector or private sector have not been well monitored or controlled.” Meanwhile, a new report by PwC has called on the government to explore a new generation of public-private finance in order to address the deficit in infrastructure including schools and healthcare. The research, published today, found “strong market appetite” for a new model of public-private partnerships which could be based on the Mutual Investment Model developed in Wales. PwC corporate finance associate director Dan Whittle said: “There is a strong view that public-private finance has a valuable role to play as a strategic tool to close the UK’s infrastructure gap, particularly at a time when we are constrained by fiscal rules. “There is no need to reinvent the fundamentals of the PPP model. What must continue to evolve is how we implement this model with refined risk allocation to reflect the current appetite of the market, smarter contract management, and a genuine partnership approach.” The government is expected to unveil its infrastructure strategy alongside its spending review in June.
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Lessons must be learned from past PFI failures, government infrastructure advisor warns

Comments from NISTA’s Matthew Vickerstaff come as ministers weigh up benefits of relaunching initiative next monthThe government’s new infrastructure advisory body has said ministers would need to “learn from the mistakes” of the past if a new generation of PFI contracts are launched as part of the upcoming infrastructure strategy. Matthew Vickerstaff, deputy chief executive of the The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), said there was still a “constant drumbeat” of construction issues on schools built through private finance initiatives (PFI). Matthew Vickerstaff speaking at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday afternoon Chancellor Rachel Reeves is understood to be considering reinstating a form of private financing to pay for public projects, including social infrastructure schemes such as schools, ahead of the launch of its 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy next month. It would be the first major rollout of PFI in England since 2018, when then chancellor Philip Hammond declared the successor scheme to the original PFI programme as “inflexible and overly complex”. >> See also: PFI: Do the numbers add up? Speaking at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament yesterday, Vickerstaff highlighted issues that had blighted historic PFI schemes where construction risk had been transferred to the private sector. “Just what we’re seeing on school projects, leaking roofs is a consistent, constant drum beat, fire door stopping, acoustics, lighting levels, the ability of classrooms to be operable in a white board environment, problems around leisure centres or sports facilities, contamination of land, latent defects of refurbishments on old buildings creating real problems,” he said. “The dash to get the schools ready for September, I cannot tell you how many PFI schools have that problem, and we need to get the private sector to fix it.” But while Vickerstaff said he was “ambivalent” about a new generation of PFI contracts, he argued contractual arrangements on new schemes could contain less risk for the public purse if the government did decide to opt for this route in its infrastructure strategy. “I would say that compared with 25 years ago, the asset management, the building information systems and computer aided facilities management has vastly improved so we’re dealing with a generation of contracts that would certainly by improved whether it’s public sector or private sector,” he said. “I’m ambivalent but what we need to make sure is that we learn from the mistakes and definitely get them to fix what we’re experiencing in some situations.” Vickerstaff added: “In terms of lessons learned, making sure construction is monitored by a clerk of works and independently certified would be a really important factor moving forward, because construction defects have been a problem because the construction contracts whether it be public sector or private sector have not been well monitored or controlled.” Meanwhile, a new report by PwC has called on the government to explore a new generation of public-private finance in order to address the deficit in infrastructure including schools and healthcare. The research, published today, found “strong market appetite” for a new model of public-private partnerships which could be based on the Mutual Investment Model developed in Wales. PwC corporate finance associate director Dan Whittle said: “There is a strong view that public-private finance has a valuable role to play as a strategic tool to close the UK’s infrastructure gap, particularly at a time when we are constrained by fiscal rules. “There is no need to reinvent the fundamentals of the PPP model. What must continue to evolve is how we implement this model with refined risk allocation to reflect the current appetite of the market, smarter contract management, and a genuine partnership approach.” The government is expected to unveil its infrastructure strategy alongside its spending review in June.

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PLP picked to turn rundown Waterloo office block into student homes

Scheme would be Elizabeth House developer’s first foray into sector
Early sketch of PLP’s plan for the site
HB Reavis has appointed PLP to overhaul a six-storey office building in London and turn it into student accommodation.
The Slovakian-based developer behind JRA’s Bloom Clerkenwell office building in Farringdon is looking to revamp 10 Leake Street into new homes for students.
The developer said it would be its first foray into the sector, having last year completed its most recent development an office scheme called Worship Square, situated between Old Street and Shoreditch and designed by Make.
How the 10 Leake Street site currently looks
The building at 10 Leake Street is close to Waterloo train station with HB Reavis promising it will offer a mix of studios and shared accommodation.
The firm held its first public consultation on the plans last weekend with another event slated for tomorrow (Wednesday).
A second round of consultation is due next month with proposals due to be sent in to Lambeth planners later in the summer.
Others working on the development include planning consultant DP9.
HB Reavis is the developer behind the planned makeover of the 1960s-built Elizabeth House, which is next door to Waterloo station.
It has been renamed One Waterloo and designed by AHMM with plans including 112,000 sq m of office space and close to 10,000 sq m of retail space.
AHMM’s proposals were first drawn up in 2018 after HB Reavis bought the site the year before with AHMM’s scheme, which replaced an earlier proposal by David Chipperfield, first given planning in October 2019.
But the scheme has been stalled since it was given final sign-off in 2021.

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PLP picked to turn rundown Waterloo office block into student homes
Scheme would be Elizabeth House developer’s first foray into sector Early sketch of PLP’s plan for the site HB Reavis has appointed PLP to overhaul a six-storey office building in London and turn it into student accommodation. The Slovakian-based developer behind JRA’s Bloom Clerkenwell office building in Farringdon is looking to revamp 10 Leake Street into new homes for students. The developer said it would be its first foray into the sector, having last year completed its most recent development an office scheme called Worship Square, situated between Old Street and Shoreditch and designed by Make. How the 10 Leake Street site currently looks The building at 10 Leake Street is close to Waterloo train station with HB Reavis promising it will offer a mix of studios and shared accommodation. The firm held its first public consultation on the plans last weekend with another event slated for tomorrow (Wednesday). A second round of consultation is due next month with proposals due to be sent in to Lambeth planners later in the summer. Others working on the development include planning consultant DP9. HB Reavis is the developer behind the planned makeover of the 1960s-built Elizabeth House, which is next door to Waterloo station. It has been renamed One Waterloo and designed by AHMM with plans including 112,000 sq m of office space and close to 10,000 sq m of retail space. AHMM’s proposals were first drawn up in 2018 after HB Reavis bought the site the year before with AHMM’s scheme, which replaced an earlier proposal by David Chipperfield, first given planning in October 2019. But the scheme has been stalled since it was given final sign-off in 2021. Source: https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/plp-picked-to-turn-rundown-waterloo-office-block-into-student-homes/5135944.article #plp #picked #turn #rundown #waterloo #office #block #into #student #homes

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PLP picked to turn rundown Waterloo office block into student homes

Scheme would be Elizabeth House developer’s first foray into sector Early sketch of PLP’s plan for the site HB Reavis has appointed PLP to overhaul a six-storey office building in London and turn it into student accommodation. The Slovakian-based developer behind JRA’s Bloom Clerkenwell office building in Farringdon is looking to revamp 10 Leake Street into new homes for students. The developer said it would be its first foray into the sector, having last year completed its most recent development an office scheme called Worship Square, situated between Old Street and Shoreditch and designed by Make. How the 10 Leake Street site currently looks The building at 10 Leake Street is close to Waterloo train station with HB Reavis promising it will offer a mix of studios and shared accommodation. The firm held its first public consultation on the plans last weekend with another event slated for tomorrow (Wednesday). A second round of consultation is due next month with proposals due to be sent in to Lambeth planners later in the summer. Others working on the development include planning consultant DP9. HB Reavis is the developer behind the planned makeover of the 1960s-built Elizabeth House, which is next door to Waterloo station. It has been renamed One Waterloo and designed by AHMM with plans including 112,000 sq m of office space and close to 10,000 sq m of retail space. AHMM’s proposals were first drawn up in 2018 after HB Reavis bought the site the year before with AHMM’s scheme, which replaced an earlier proposal by David Chipperfield, first given planning in October 2019. But the scheme has been stalled since it was given final sign-off in 2021.

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