Summary:
- Bouygues UK, in partnership with LSE and investor Equitix, has secured planning permission for Bankside House, a 1,945-bed student residence in central London set to begin construction in 2027 and open by 2032, marking one of the largest PBSA developments in the city.
- The development features three stepped towers up to 28 storeys, linked by low-rise pavilions around landscaped courtyards, integrating new public routes and active frontages to connect Sumner Street with the Bankside cultural quarter.
- Targeting BREEAM Excellent with an all-electric design and extensive sustainability measures, the project aims to reduce housing pressure for LSE’s students while diverting over 99% of construction waste from landfill and incorporating at least 20% recycled or reused materials.
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