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NEWS ADAPTIVE REUSE
Work starts on historic Southwark railway arches by SGP
Stephen George + Partners (SGP) and developer The Arch Company have commenced work on the transformation of four dilapidated railway arches on America Street, Southwark, into spaces for restaurants, cafes, bars, and other leisure facilities. Design architect for the scheme, SGP has drawn on both its technical expertise and strong history working with historic buildings to create contemporary spaces, which nod to the industrial heritage of the arches. The arches, located under a 19th century railway viaduct between Southwark Bridge Road and Great Guildford Street, will now undergo extensive renovation and revitalisation works that will include the re- lining of all arch spaces, new insulated fl oor slabs suitable for restaurant use, and glazed front infi lls. In restoring these arches, a key priority has been to meet relevant energy effi ciency standards, with all four arches intended to achieve an EPC ‘B’ rating. SGP said its proposals for the alteration of the arches have been “carefully considered in a site-specifi c response, providing contemporary and adaptable arch spaces for prospective tenants.” The specifi cation of high-quality facade materials will restore a “superior
appearance to the elevations; while the design and style of the infi lls will create an on-brand aesthetic that will enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area and contribute to the Low Line regeneration initiative, which should be attractive to potential occupiers in the current marketplace.” SGP Studio Director Alan Soper said:
“At Stephen George + Partners we believe that the adaptive re-use of former industrial buildings can play a signifi cant role in the revitalisation of our urban centres, and the redevelopment of these railway arches on
PRP awarded BCorp certifi cation CERTIFICATION
Architecture fi rm PRP has announced that it has been awarded BCorporation certifi cation, joining a list of companies in the built environment to achieve this sustainability milestone. Certifi ed B Corporations are businesses that are meeting high standards of performance, accountability and transparency on a variety of factors and are rewarded by B Lab with the BCorp Certifi cation.
PRP “is known for having designed and delivered high quality buildings and places that enrich the lives of users and their communities since 1963,” said the fi rm. From regenerating inner-city estates and masterplanning new neighbourhoods to designing commercial and industrial buildings or homes for older people, “our ethos is always the same,” commented PRP – “intelligent, responsive and sustainable solutions, delivered with
America Street is a prime example of the transformative potential of these important assets.”
He added: “Located in an area undergoing signifi cant renewal and encompassing the Low Line urban regeneration initiative, the scheme will transform previously unloved arches into contemporary spaces for new leisure, food and drink and retail businesses. Their prime location and Arch Company’s investment will help to create a vibrant destination for the neighbourhood, while also supporting local businesses and the wider community.”
professionalism and total integrity.” By achieving BCorp certifi cation PRP has demonstrated a high level of social, environmental and legal commitments, benchmarking their progress against other companies in the sector and identifying growth opportunities for the future. PRP was evaluated in fi ve key areas: governance, workers, customers, environment, community. Scoring highest in the ‘workers’ and ‘customers’ categories, PRP continues to show its “commitment to creating a positive and ethical work environment and going above and beyond when serving clients.”
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