Abbey Street 

We will be working with Bouygues, who are partnering with Southwark Council, in a public consultation, inviting community feedback on an exciting redevelopment proposal for 177 Abbey Street, SE1.

The building design proposal includes public and social improvements, replacement of the community centre and new key workers apartments.

The consultation is a one day event taking place on the 25th June. We will keep the feedback form open which you can find here and below on this page.

Our involvement

We will be supporting the consultation process and aim to engage with all residents in the immediate area. We will collate feedback via surveys with residents, before sharing the findings with Southwark Council, Bouygues UK, and PRP Architects. 

Consultation Boards

You can view the full proposal and consultation boards here.

 

Key Features of the Proposal

Southwark Council’s key elements of the proposal include:

• 150 New Homes for Key Workers
• Contributing to Southwark’s target of 500 key worker homes.
• Includes a range of flexible apartment types with private balconies.
• Compact high-rise design to maximise public space.

Re-provision of a Community Centre

The new Community Centre aims to be:

• A modern, flexible, multi-purpose space for local events, activities, and community groups.
• Strong connection to nearby parks and public spaces.
• Secure, accessible, and well-ventilated with adaptable layouts.

Enhanced Public Realm

The proposal for a better public realm for Abbey Road looks to:

• Improved streetscape and public areas for the community.
• Secure cycle storage with over 230 spaces.
• Opportunities to introduce green spaces and social areas.

Urban Integration

The integration of the design with the surrounding area will be considered as part of the proposal:

• Proposed building height aligns with nearby tall structures.
• Designed to create a local landmark and easier navigation.
• Shadow studies and townscape analysis will be conducted.

Social Value

Social value is an important commitment and the proposal aims to:

• Providing essential homes, revitalised community space, and improved local amenities.
• Supporting sustainability through potential green design features like solar panels and biodiversity planting.
• Creating employment opportunities through construction and ongoing community centre activities.

Proposed Building’s Shadow Movement

Proposed Building’s Shadow Movement During Spring Equinox

Please see below a short video demonstrating an overhead view of the proposed building’s shadow movement throughout the day on the spring equinox, 21^st March.

Proposed Building’s Shadow Movement during Summer Solstice

Please see below a short video demonstrating an overhead view of the proposed building’s shadow movement throughout the day on the summer solstice, 21^st June.