The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and development partners Bouygues UK-Equitix, have revealed the shortlist for an architectural competition for the redevelopment of Bankside House in Southwark, London.
The design brief for the 2,000-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme, which sits next to Tate Modern, stipulates not only adding more rooms, but delivering an exemplary piece of civic architecture.
The firms shortlisted for the Bankside redevelopment competition are: AHMM, Allies and Morrison, Carmody Groarke and Sheppard Robson, COBE (DNK) and TP Bennett, RSHP with Tigg Coll and SOM (Skidmore, Owings and Merrill).
Julian Robinson, director of estates at LSE, said: “This location will require a piece of world class architecture which will meet the ambitions of both LSE and Southwark. The calibre of this shortlisted a testament to each studio’s exceptional design and delivery standards- each in their own design language.
“The partnership with our development managers with such extensive sector specific knowledge is set to deliver a landmark building and raise the bar in the provision of affordable student accommodation in the city.
The competition is due to commence in late January, with a core team in place by April this year. It is hoped that a planning application will be submitted in 2025, with construction expected to start on site in 2026 and completion earmarked for 2030, ready for students to move in at the start of the academic year.
