Designs picked for LSE Bankside affordable student scheme

A joint submission by architects Carmody Groarke and Sheppard Robson has been selected in London School of Economics and Political Science’s Bankside competition, delivering affordable student accommodation with development partner Bouygues UK and Equitix.  The architectural partnership was among a shortlist of six competition teams and has been chosen to take their designs forward to deliver what aspires to be the “best university halls of residence in London”. There will be a particular design emphasis on sustainability, health, student wellbeing and affordability. Taking the place of the existing Bankside House student accommodation building located behind Tate Modern, the design is developed around the idea of three “houses”. The accommodation will target a provision of up to 2,000 beds, grouped into three communities of around 650 students, housed in individual buildings. The three houses are connected at the lower floors and via garden terraces. The scheme set targets of Passivhaus certification and LETI standards as well as WELL Standard and BREEAM Outstanding, which will be developed in the next stages of design.  Phillippa Prongué, Bouygues UK’s managing director for London and the South East, said: “The winning design truly embodies our shared vision for the development and aligns with our commitment to creating sustainable and inclusive spaces. We are looking forward to bringing this exceptional design to life and seeing the positive impact it will have on the lives of the LSE students and the broader community.” Image © Filippo Bolognese Images