The proposals for the Southwark Over Station Development include the provision of a Purpose-Built student accommodation (PBSA) building and a separate affordable housing building placed either side of Joan Street in Southwark.
Situated on top of the existing Southwark tube station and its entrance the 15 storey PBSA building will provide 429 self-contained student ‘studio’ bedrooms with bathroom pods, kitchenettes, bed and study areas with views across London. Dedicated shared spaces are stacked vertically in the middle of the five stepped bays above the Tube station, providing vibrant and varied areas with dual aspect external views. The existing station entrance will be carefully integrated at the base of the new building, flanked by new retail spaces, and improved landscape to the public realm.
In line with Southwark Council’s priorities all of the land west of Joan Street is given over to the provision of 44 affordable apartments in a self-contained building. All apartments are dual aspect with generous external balconies. A new community space is located on the ground floor with access to external amenity fronting the new shared communal residential garden and play space linked with the existing Styles House.
The two buildings share an architectural language of contrasting horizontal and vertical expressions, with a consistent tonal palette and curved corners, which reinforces their connection whilst preserving their individual identities.
The scheme will deliver a significant new building in a landmark location, offering a vibrant and exciting environment for students and local residents to live, learn and socialise.
Location
Southwark, London
Client
Helical and Places for London
