Summary:
- Developer Re:shape plans to replace the seven-storey St George’s House East near Wimbledon station with a 13-storey mixed-use scheme featuring 532 shared living studios, 36 social rented family homes, and 2,271 sq m of Grade A workspace designed by PLP Architecture.
- The project shifts from a previously approved 12-storey office-led redevelopment to a housing-led scheme combining residential, flexible workspace, and community uses, aiming to meet evolving local demand on a prominent town centre gateway site.
- Targeting BREEAM Excellent, the development incorporates sustainability measures including biodiversity enhancements, energy-efficient systems, cycle parking, and new public realm, with commercial space allocated for local businesses and community organisations.
Original article:
https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2026/08/03/london-office-plan-recast-as-530-co-living-homes/
