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.

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

Ground floor proposals

Typical Floorplan

Examples from other Hub Shared-Living Developments

Gym

Reception

Co-working

Room

Lounge

Café

An active and social ground floor

Flexible Commercial Space

An active and social ground floor

Sustainability & Materiality

Sustainability

To ensure we reduce embodied carbon as far as possible we are retaining as much of the building as we can. This has the added benefit of avoiding the need for demolition and its associated impacts and helps shorten construction time.
We will use all electric systems (including air source heat pumps) and implement the latest measures to enhance the thermal performance of the building to reduce emissions.
Further measures include the introduction of sustainable urban drainage
systems, such as blue roofs, biodiversity and PV panels.
We are aiming to meet or exceed BREEAM Excellent accreditation and are and targeting FitWel accreditation.
The scheme will be totally car free (residents will not be entitled to a Southwark Parking Permit). Ample cycle storage will be provided.

Conservation area
Notcutt House - Locally Listed
Peabody Estate - Locally Listed
Newbuild Developments
Corner Block
End Block

Materiality

The design team have worked to reflect the local built environment by reviewing the historic context, which revealed recurring façade strategies including grouped windows beneath pronounced lintels and folded reveals that visually widen openings and reduce pier width.

Primary Corner

Corner Adjacient Blocks

Primary Corner

End Block

Examples of materials to be used:

Terracotta brick
Light buff brick
White detailing
Plum precast concrete
Plum powder-coated metal
Terracotta precast concrete
Pink precast concrete
Pink precast concrete
Light bronze precast concrete
Light bronze powder-coated metal

Design

Double Height Entrance

The main entrance is positioned at the corner, marked by a double-height recessed entrance and lobby that introduce asymmetry into the otherwise regular corner treatment.

The double-height element addresses Southwark Street to emphasise its commercial prominence, while the plinth drops to ground level on Southwark Bridge Road.

A circular window softens the folded language and adds a playful moment to the streetscape.

Plinth Detailing

The plinth unifies the street-level elevation with a robust precast band that forms a strong base and follows the façade geometry.

Folded detailing is reinforced through banding, corbels, entrance columns and reveals, and ventilated ground-floor windows, all referencing the wider design language.

A sandblasted precast base and stall risers add texture and durability at street level.

Adaptive Design

The block adjacent to Notcutt House on Southwark Bridge Road has been designed to respond to the locally listed Notcutt House building.

A slightly recessed bay has therefore been introduced to accommodate the secondary residential core, providing depth and a clear transition between the two blocks.

The massing softens the roofline change through an aligned cornice, subtle upperlevel setbacks, and articulated brick piers, with richer brick detailing carried through to the stair core and upper-level windows.

Peabody Facade

The design responds to the local architectural context, taking cues from the high-quality residential architecture of the neighbouring Peabody homes.

Generous greenery within the courtyard helps to promote biodiversity and enhance the residential environment, while the use of light-coloured materials improves daylight reflectance and contributes to brighter, more welcoming spaces.

Celebrating the Corner

The corner of the building is designed as a key anchoring element, clearly articulating the crossroads while keeping pavements clear and celebrating the main entrance.

The upper levels are set back to accommodate a refined folded metal crown, with bespoke coping that softens the transition between architectural elements.

Construction

Delivery and Construction Schedule:

A comprehensive Construction Traffic Management Plan will be submitted as part of the planning application.
Deliveries will be scheduled during specific and publicised hours.
Traffic Marshalls will operate on site to supervise and monitor construction related vehicle movements to ensure safety for all road users.

Environmental Concerns:

Measures, such as wheel washing, will be put in place to ensure the roadway and pavements are kept clean.
Extensive measures will be taken to minimise:
Noise – Working hours will be restricted and low-noise construction techniques/machinery will be used where possible.
Dust – Dust suppression measures such as water sprays and sheeting will be used.
Vibration – Suppression measures and low impact techniques will be used where possible.

Working with the Community:

Regular updates on construction progress, timelines, and potential disruptions will be provided.
A dedicated point of contact for resident concerns and complaints will be publicised.

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.
High quality shrub, grasses and perennial planting.
Raised planter system.
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

October

Initial exhibition
Continue meeting with neighbours and local stakeholders

October

November

Develop concept design ideas
Second exhibition

November

December

Summarise feedback and continue to develop the design

December

February

Follow up exhibition
Review and consider final public feedback February

February

Q1 2026

Prepare for planning submission

Q1 2026

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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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