A 110,000 sq ft office scheme next to Tower Bridge, claimed to be “one of the UK’s most sustainable office offices” when completed, has been given the green light by Southwark Council.
Fore Partnership has been given the nod to revamp five-storey 1990s office block Tower Bridge Court, SE1, and add three extra floors to create new offices, a terrace and a club room. It has a development value circa £90m.
The ground floor will incorporate a flexible, multi-use space that will be available for events, workshops and exhibitions. This space will be available for community uses free of charge for one-third of the year (30 hours per week).
Tower Bridge Court will be 100% electric and zero-carbon in operation, with no fossil fuels used in the building’s operations. Solar panels will be added to the roof.
Fore acquired the 68,090 sq ft building for £51m in July 2018.
It is partnering with development manager Landid on the project.
Basil Demeroutis, managing partner at Fore Partnership, said: “Fore is committed to creating developments that drive positive social and environmental benefits and better reflect the way people live, work, and interact with one another. With Tower Bridge Court we will deliver an exemplar transformation of an outdated office building, creating one of the most advanced office buildings in the UK market that will sets new benchmarks in sustainability, health and wellbeing and positive social impact.”
CBRE is the office letting agent for Tower Bridge Court; Bruce Gillingham Pollard is the retail agent.
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