Ian Simpson Architects Indicative Hybrid Scheme '11

• Consider an alternative internal layout for the tower element of the scheme, in terms of a different hotel and residential offer with smaller unit sizes.
• Seek to rationalise the ground and plaza uses, in order to simplify the development.
• Re-organise the basement levels to come up with a more cost effective solution.
• Consider increasing the floor to ceiling heights within the tower.

The result of this study has rebalanced the tower, with private residential accommodation becoming the majority use, whilst retaining a very high quality hotel offer. In appearance the tower has retained its height and physical appearance, but now has a reduced number of floors and the basement areas have been drastically reduced.

Overall the configuration of this scheme will appeal to a wider commercial audience, than the previous consented scheme, that was devised with a particular occupier in mind.

The solution that has been derived from this study includes:

• 147 bedroom 5 star lifestyle hotel and ancillary facilities
• 265 luxury residential apartments
• 46/47th floor sky deck
• 32 shared ownership apartments in podium block

Please note that at the present time the hybrid scheme is purely an illustration of what could be achieveable within the bulk and mass of the consented tower. The on-site affordable housing provision remains unchanged, as does the proposals for the skydeck.

This study has no planning status and has not been discussed with the London Borough of Southwark.

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