Southwark
Bridge Road

Welcome

HUB has recently purchased the building and we are now developing our ideas to repurpose it into much-needed, high-quality new homes in a well-connected location.

We are committed to consultation with residents and the local community. This is an opportunity to ask any questions and let us know what you think about the emerging proposals. We appreciate you taking the time to visit our consultation event and sharing your views on our developing plans.

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Southwark
Bridge Road

Early Plans

Welcome

HUB has recently purchased the building and we are now developing our ideas to repurpose it into much-needed, high-quality new homes in a well-connected location.

Re-Using the Existing Building

The site comprises three structurally independent buildings that are internally interlinked, constructed at various times between the 1960’s and 1980’s. It was historically used as office accommodation, specifically a disaster recovery centre. Shortly after the previous tenant went into administration, the building was stripped out by the previous owner. HUB’s aim is to re-use as much of the building as possible, therefore limiting the impacts of demolition and construction on the area and dramatically decreasing the amount of carbon produced by the project. This also shortens the construction period and reduces any associated impacts on our neighbours. Issues include:

Not compliant with future EPC regulations.
Staircases that don’t meet the most recent regulations.
Poor accessibility, with stepped access into and within parts of the building.
Floor to ceiling heights not suitable for a modern office environment.

Rear Courtyard

Stripped Out Ground Floor

Stripped Out Upper Level

Existing Structural Model

Three Structurally Independent Buildings

Our Vision

We believe that there is an opportunity for the building to be reimagined as new homes and make a positive contribution to the area and the local community. Our vision is to create a vibrant, sustainable place where residents and the public can thrive, fostering a flourishing community. We plan to retain as much of the existing structure as possible, retaining circa 8,675 tonnes of concrete, which will save approximately 1,950 tonnes of CO². Furthermore, the impact on neighbours during construction is reduced in comparison to new build construction.

Our Sustainability Commitments:

Low Operational Energy

Fabric first principles
Air source heat pumps
Photovoltaics
Net Zero in operation
Target BREEAM ‘Excellent’
Target EPC rating ‘A’
Gas free

Net Zero Embodied

Re-use of existing building
reduces embodied carbon
High-quality sustainable homes to meet housing demand

Transport + Connectivity

Cycle and pedestrian plan to consider urban links
Improved public and resident cycle provisions
Car free

High Quality Shared-Living Homes

42 Southwark Bridge Road will provide high quality homes for a new residential community – with a wide variety of amenities and facilities provided across the building. The communal spaces will be at the heart of our building. Warm and welcoming, they will be places to relax, socialise and work.

Communal Spaces

Generous Studios

Private Bookable Rooms

Laundry Room

Reception

Kitchen

Dining Room

Cinema

Cycle Store

Café

Co-Working

Lounge

What Is Shared-Living?

Shared-Living Homes

Shared-Living is a type of rental housing where people occupy private studio homes but share communal spaces for dining, leisure, socialising and exercise. This can include a kitchen, dining area, cinema, working space, gym and yoga studio. HUB operates at the forefront of the shared-living sector. We are creating low-carbon homes in central locations with shared spaces and more affordable rents.

Shared-Living Benefits:

Shared facilities create opportunities for residents to meet, fostering a sense of connection and community. This can alleviate social isolation and loneliness.
Provides a modern, cost-effective and flexible rental option.
Delivering new homes to address the housing shortage.
On-site events and activities that promote community and personal well-being.
High-quality, sustainable buildings that respond well to the local context.

Example of a Studio

Shared-Living Key Facts:

Professionally managed buildings with on-site staff.
Average schemes in London are at a 7% discount to all-in cost of other Private Rental Sector accommodation.
75% of tenants are between 26-40 years old, of which 35% are between 31-35 years old.
Tenants have clarity on their costs with all-inclusive monthly payments.
Ultra urban shared living brings people back into city centres and reinvigorates them.

Residential Community

Sketch Section

Southwark Bridge Road

Peabody Estate

Communal Spaces

Generous Studios

Shared Spaces

Ground Floor Amenities

Resident Entrance

Resident Amenity

Class E

BOH + Loading Bay

Core

Laundry Room

Reception

Kitchen

Dining Room

Cinema

Cycle Store

Café

Co-Working

Lounge

Townscape Design

We want to ensure that the building complements and responds well to the wider context. To do this we have been taking inspiration from the unique architecture in the local area in terms of the building shapes, façade design and colours.

View from Southwark Bridge Road Looking North

Existing Corner

Concept Diagrams

Maximising Building Efficiency

Crown Articulation

Celebrated Entrance

Set Back Definition

Local Site

Ground Floor Activation

At ground floor we are creating a vibrant collection of new uses providing amenity for co-living residents, members of the public and the existing local community.

Sketch of Double Height Corner Expression

Our proposal for a new vibrant ground floor

View from the south-east

Creating Green Spaces

The landscape strategy aims to optimise external spaces, enhancing amenity, ecology, well-being, and sustainable drainage benefits throughout the development. The proposals include green external spaces for the co-living residents at the ground floor and upper most terrace.

Visual References

Landscape Proposals Illustrative Sketch

View from the south-east

Key Features:

Biodiversity roof planting
Intensive planters to linear terraces. 300mm high above adjacent FFL
High quality shrub, grasses and perennial planting
Raised planter system, 450mm high
Integrated timber bench seating to amenity terrace
Integrated canopy structures to external amenity spaces
Movable freestanding tables and chairs
Multistem specimen planting
Adjacent internal amenity space
Proposed tree planting to Peabody Estate Boundary

Timeline to Planning

September

Initial exhibition
Continue meeting with neighbours and local stakeholders

September

November

Develop concept design ideas
Second exhibition

November

December

Summarise feedback and continue to develop the design

December

January

Follow up exhibition
Review and consider final public feedback

January

Q1 2026

Prepare for planning submission

Q1 2026

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Header two

The proposals integrate key elements to align with Part L 2021 requirements, ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability.

The three-storey extension will incorporate high-performance insulation materials for walls, roofs, and floors, significantly reducing thermal bridging and heat loss.

Renewable energy technologies, such as solar PV panels, are being considered to further minimise the building’s carbon footprint and meet rigorous energy performance standards.

The site maximises its highly accessible location, with a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) score of 6a, by encouraging visitors to use public and active transport options.

The scheme includes policy-compliant levels of cycle parking and designated blue badge parking spaces.

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View from the south-east

Southwark
Bridge Road

Our Team

HUB is a progressive developer creating living places for communities to thrive, now and into the future. In cities across the UK, we aim to leave places better than they were before.

Visionary, trustworthy, collaborative and impactful are the values that underpin our work.

We build relationships before buildings to positively transform communities, while reducing our impact on the environment.

Boiler House

Wembley Link

HUB's Positive Impact

£100m+

contributed to local authorities across our portfolio

10,000+

tonnes of embodied carbon saved through reuse of buildings

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new public parks and squares delivered or in progress

1,000+

affordable homes across our portfolio

9,300

homes delivered and in progress across 5 key UK cities

In partnership with Bridges Fund Management

Bridges Fund Management was founded in 2002 driven by a shared belief that business and investment could play a vital role in tackling pressing social and environmental challenges.

Bridges Fund Management is the largest social impact fund in the UK and are partnering with HUB on 14 projects across the country.

Cornerstone

Yardhouse

Morris + Company are a London based architecture practice, with a team of 70 specialists who create and deliver housing, schools, healthcare, workplaces, neighbourhood masterplans, and more.

Morris + Company’s rich, cross sector experience informs every stage of the project journey – connecting environmental sustainability with economic, social and cultural resilience.