United Kingdom

Located on the South Bank of London’s River Thames around the historic railway arches between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars station, Bankside Yards is the United Kingdom’s first fossil-fuel free major mixed-use development. This 5.5 acre mixed use scheme includes Arbor – a premium 19-storey office building completed in December 2022, as well as luxury residential apartments, a retail hub and luxury hotel and branded residences. A large area of the site will be devoted to the creation of a new public space focussed on wellness and culture.

When fully completed, Bankside Yards will consist of eight new buildings, peaking at 50 storeys, sitting above 14 grand arches, and completing the celebrated cultural walkway from the Royal Festival Hall to Tate Modern. Positioned as the most central riverside location in London, the development is easily accessible by train, bus, tube, bike and on foot.

The first building completed at Bankside Yards is Arbor, 19-storey office building totalling 223,000 square feet of flexible “next-generation” workspace where it plays a vital role in shaping a 24-hour cultural neighbourhood that blends work, art, creativity, culture, technology, and city life.

Arbor runs on 100% renewable energy and net zero carbon emissions. Glass window panels extending up to 6 metres fill the building with natural light and allow panoramic views of the vibrant cityscape while its smart self-adjusting closed cavity façade units minimise its environmental load. Terraces on every other floor create mindful transitional zones between inside and outside and provides semi-outdoor workspaces with unique microclimates. Wellness amenities include a yoga room to enhance its occupants’ well-being.

Construction of the next phase, a 50-storey, 250-apartment residential tower, is now in progress with pre-marketing to potential purchasers due to commence during the first half of 2024.

Agreements had been signed with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage a 171-bed 5-star hotel with 70 branded residences to be developed in subsequent phases.

Our other development in London, Paddington Square, is the centrepiece development of Paddington’s regeneration. At its heart, a light-filled crystalline building designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop presents 350,000 sq. ft. of bright, beautifully designed, and flexible workspace across 14 floors with an emphasis on wellbeing, sustainability, and an adaptable, safe, and dynamic environment.

The development also provides 80,000 sq. ft. of shops, restaurants, and cafes, adjacent to a new Bakerloo Line entrance and ticket hall and 1.35-acre public piazza with a series of specially commissioned public artworks. West London’s highest rooftop restaurant and terrace is located at the top of the main building, providing striking panoramic London views.

The development is super-connected being located between the major landmarks of Paddington Station and St Mary’s Hospital. With seamless links to Heathrow, London and the rest of the UK, Paddington Square’s position as a global hub and gateway to the world is unique. National train links, Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and four underground lines create unrivalled transport connections, with Paddington being the only station in London with direct access to all mainline terminals in the capital.

Practical completion on the offices and rooftop restaurant was achieved in December 2022 following which the majority of office tenants have finished their extensive fitouts and have subsequently occupied their spaces.  This world class office building now notably serves as a major global hub for Capital Group and the head office location for two UK FTSE100 listed companies. 

Also a majority of the retail and restaurant space has been leased or is in late stage discussions to be leased to well recognised high street brands. 

Practical completion of the final phase of the development, being a London Underground ticket office, is expected to be completed in the second half of 2024. This station will link directly into the development bringing very significant footfall through the retail mall.

Singapore

The Group has received the Grant of Provisional Permission for the redevelopment of the Forum, voco Orchard Singapore and HPL House into a mixed redevelopment comprising hotel, retail, office, and residential components. If and when it is implemented and completed, the proposed redevelopment will transform this part of Orchard Road into a vibrant, energetic, significant and prominent precinct.

The Group’s other luxury residential developments in Singapore include Cuscaden Residences, Four Seasons Park, Nassim Jade, Robertson Blue, Scotts 28, and Tomlinson Heights, as well as the d’Leedon and The Interlace condominiums which are joint ventures with CapitaLand.