Online public consultation for London Studios site redevelopment at 72 Upper Street will be held on Saturday 27 February at 12pm and Monday 1 March at 6:30pm.

Designed by Make Architects on behalf of Mitsubishi Estate and London developer CO—RE, the focus of the proposal is around a 26-storey office building that is connected to two buildings of 13 and 6 storeys. The scheme will also create new cafes and restaurants, cultural venues and green spaces.

Frank Filskow at Make, commented: “Within the heights established by the site’s previous planning consent this proposal introduces extensive public open space and cultural uses alongside sustainable workplace designed to enhance the wellbeing of workers.

“Our design has been led by reducing carbon wherever possible, by eliminating fossil-fuels and innovations in the structure and choice of materials. The provision of extensive opening windows, naturally ventilated facades and roof terraces and gardens at every level, will give people access to nature, fresh air and outside space throughout the working day. The mix of uses includes affordable workplace, a cultural and innovation centre for showcasing smaller scale creative industries for the production and performance of the creative arts, and further riverfront restaurants cafes and bars as well as a public rooftop terrace overlooking the Thames. 40% of the site will be public realm to include two new squares, and extensive soft landscaping to bring greater biodiversity to the South Bank.

“As well as providing a healthy and flexible workplace and a positive contribution to community and culture, the design team are targeting a net zero carbon building. The development leads with an ‘all-electric’ building concept that eliminates the use of fossil fuels, and prioritises passive cooling systems and natural ventilation. When the building’s all-electric low energy systems are combined with a renewable energy source, this enables the building to be net zero in operation.

“The building also has a strong focus on minimising “embodied” carbon. An innovative low carbon ‘tree column’ superstructure reduces the weight of steel in the building and the selection of materials has been made based on their carbon footprint and to reduce weight – for example, removing aluminium cladding panels. The reduction in embodied carbon is supported with further project carbon offsets to set the path towards net-zero embodied carbon.”

Stephen Black at CO—RE, added: “72 Upper Ground has the potential to give a real boost to the South Bank, bringing new jobs, investment, and cultural spaces to one of London’s most famous landmarks. We look forward to presenting our vision of this amazing location to the local community, including new open spaces, public routes, retail uses and arts and cultural offerings. We are confident that this is a scheme that encompasses the very best of the South Bank and complements the existing area.”

Yuichiro Shioda at Mitsubishi Estate, commented: “It is absolutely vital to us that we share and discuss our plans with the people that make up the South Bank community. Understanding their views will be crucial to making sure that this new building can be a place that the community can enjoy, and that local businesses can reap the rewards from increased footfall during this difficult time.”

Register to attend at givemyview.com/72upperground.