593-613 Old Kent Road

Architects appointed

09/03/2021 by Buildington

Southwark Council has appointed a team of three architectural practices who will design plans to transform the Currys PC World site at 593-613 Old Kent Road In London SE15.

The newly-appointed team includes Morris + Company, Weston Williamson + Partners and West Port.

The mixed-use development will include the delivery of ca. 500 new homes with half being new council homes.

The scheme will also include about 5,000m2 of new commercial space and education facilities.

Beatrix Young, Partner from Weston Williamson + Partners, commented: "We are delighted to be part of this exciting project, building on our long-standing collaboration with Southwark Council and the local residents. As a local Southwark-based practice, we always look for opportunities to support sustainable growth and development within the borough, building on our established links with local schools, business and residents. The council’s tender process allowed us to showcase the inclusive approach we take to developing design teams working with established and new practices and promoting under-represented groups in the profession. We believe that our combined offer, that will focus on high quality, low carbon new homes and unique placemaking, will create an exceptional city-shaping development for the Old Kent Road."

Public consultation on the Currys PC World scheme will begin in 2022 and the first new homes are expected to complete in 2024.

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