Located on the south side of Battersea Park Road, opposite the new Battersea Power Station development, Urbanest Battersea is a carefully designed, highly sustainable development comprising of three student buildings and a dedicated commercial building.
Led by private student accommodation provider Urbanest, the development provides modern accommodation for 852 students in the heart of London and is the first major PassivHaus student housing development in London; PassivHaus buildings have high insulation, high air-tightness and ventilation with heat recovery to significantly reduce operational carbon and improve occupant comfort and health.
Working closely with Urbanest and Mace Construction, the new commercial building achieves BREEAM Outstanding and feature's Mace's Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) construction system; a Cemfree concrete and low energy Electric Arc Furnace steel in cement-free concrete cassettes.
The buildings, ranging in height from 11 to 19 storeys, step in height and twist to open to key views with a unifying base around courtyard gardens, creating a varied silhouette. Bold colours and glazed terracotta facades draw on the industrial heritage of the site and provide a strong marker within the neighbourhood.
Urbanest Battersea features ensuite and studio accommodation and communal areas designed to bring students together. Other amenities include a cinema room, gym, and roof terraces offering breathtaking views across the city. There is also a flexible community hub for cultural events and workspace.
Significant improvements to the surrounding public realm and an improved connection and accessibility to Battersea Park Road will draw people into the site, becoming a catalyst for the regeneration of the wider area.
