On 9th September, Native Land celebrated the topping out of Arbor, an 18-storey office building and the first building to come through on our Bankside Yards project.
A landmark 1.4 m sq ft development which connects London’s South Bank with Bankside for the first time in 150 years. Marking a major milestone, the ceremony was an exciting moment in our wider vision to deliver the UK’s first fossil-fuel free major mixed-use development.
The formal topping out ceremony was hosted by contractor Multiplex, and attended by the wider project teams, including PLP Architecture, Ingleby Trice LLP, and Knight Frank, DP9, Core Five, Gardiner & Theobald, Stiff & Trevillion and AKT. Held on the 18th floor and with impressive views across the city, the event provided the perfect opportunity for Native Land and the wider teams to come together to celebrate this achievement.
Arbor is set to become a future workplace when it completes next year, totalling 230,000 sq ft and set above Bankside Yards’ 14 historic railway arches. Designed with occupier wellness in mind, Arbor offers an inspiring triple height reception, multiple six-metre-high collaboration areas and civic-scale spaces filled with light in which people can feel ambitious and forward thinking. While Bankside Yards’ energy-efficient technology will be executed on an unprecedented scale and ensure Arbor operates without the use of fossil fuels.
Arbor topping out ceremony
Arbor topping out ceremony
Speaking of the occasion, Jay Squier, Managing Director of Commercial & Mixed-Use at Native Land, said: “Bankside Yards is a new £2.5 billion city neighbourhood in the heart of London, delivering eight new buildings set around the restoration of 14 striking historic railway arches. Arbor is the first of these to top out and marks an important milestone for the project, the UK’s first major regeneration scheme with zero emissions in operation. When Arbor completes next year it will reset the standard for quality, innovation, and sustainability in the office sector.”
On completion and alongside Arbor, Bankside Yards will include 50,000 sq ft of amenities, bars, restaurants and cultural space, a 5* urban resort hotel, further office space and 3.3 acres of new public realm. The development will also deliver more than 700 apartments, including homes for private sale and rent.
Arbor topping out ceremony
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Indulge in a Michelin-star experience at Frog by Adam Handling, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Experience interactive dining as chefs join your table to showcase their luxurious tasting menus which feature the best British ingredients directly sourced for a memorable culinary journey.
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Celebrate the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse’s 10th Anniversary Season with Ghosts, an immersive experience of Henrik Ibsen’s powerful drama.
Explore the searing themes of family secrets and forbidden desire in the candlelit ambience of Shakespeare’s Globe, just 5 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Until 28th January
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British light artist Peter Medlicott aka Sola’s visual perspective on St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the most famous and recognisable sights of London, only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Experience all of Peter Medlicott’s works of art at the Bankside Yards Arch Gallery under the bridge on Southwark Street.
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Arbor’s entrance was designed to leave a lasting impression. The uniquely angled reception area reaches a height of 11 meters, forming a truly striking and dramatic welcome.
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British light artist Peter Medlicott aka Sola’s visual perspective on Oxo Tower, the prominent River Thames icon housing both cultural and culinary experiences, only 5 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Experience all of Peter Medlicott’s works of art at the Bankside Yards Arch Gallery under the bridge on Southwark Street.
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Get into the Christmas spirit at Borough Market, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Stroll through the festive stalls, taste delightful holiday bites and uncover unique treasures for everyone on your Christmas shopping list.
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British light artist Peter Medlicott aka Sola`s visual perspective on Clink Street, the iconic cobbled Bankside street best known as the historic location of the notorious Clink Prison, only 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards.
Experience all of Peter Medlicott`s works of art at the Bankside Yards Arch Gallery under the bridge on Southwark Street.
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Embrace the festive spirit with a 40ft Christmas tree, seasonal cuisine and music at the annual Swiss-inspired Christmas event Skate at Somerset House, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Until 14th January
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Welcome to the Bankside Yards Arch Gallery.
Native Land, in collaboration with the local community, are celebrating local creatives. Four arched lightboxes have been installed under the bridge on Southwark Street to showcase local talent.
The first artist to exhibit is @sola_lightbombing, an artist using coloured LED’s to make light forms across key landmarks in the local area.
If you would like to exhibit at the Arch Gallery please visit the Bankside Yards website to find out more. Link in bio.
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Unwrap the enchanting stories behind our beloved Christmas carols with ‘Deck the Hall’ – a fascinating musical and social history talk by composer and conductor Andrew Gant – at Southwark Cathedral, only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
14th December
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The hallmark of brilliance is in the detail, @nativeland_ltd are experts in delivering considered design to provide a workspace like no other.
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Discover the best of New York and London`s comfort foods at NYnLON in the stylish Hyatt Regency Hotel, only 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards.
Immerse yourself in the charm of these iconic cities through a menu where every dish tells a unique story.
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Explore the largest survey of Hiroshi Sugimoto`s captivating photographs at Hayward Gallery, only 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards.
The exhibition showcases key works from Sugimoto`s major series, offering a glimpse into his fascination with the history of photography and optical sciences.
Until 7th January
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“The brief from Native Land was to make Arbor one of the world’s leading smart buildings, and we’re very fortunate in London to lead the market...
Dan Drogman, Founder of @smartspaces_ explains the benefits of the Arbor app.
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Bankside Yards is an unprecedented hypermixed destination in London’s definitive cultural neighbourhood. An unparalleled commercial, residential, wellbeing and retail destination, riverside meeting place, historic cultural open space and 5* urban resort.
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Try an Australian brunch or grab a coffee, cocktail or light bite to eat with friends in the bright and welcoming Lantana Café, on the doorstep of Flatiron Square, only 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards.
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Mandarin Oriental Bankside London is bringing Luxury 5* hotel urban resort to Bankside Yards. 171 guest rooms and 70 residences. The tallest building east of the railway arches will also include four distinct culinary outlets, with uninterrupted views of the River Thames.
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“One of the major advantages of Bankside Yards and the neighbourhood is its incredibly well connected...”
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Experience fresh and wholesome Italian-influenced food, from a menu that celebrates seasonal produce, at the Michelin recommended Spring Restaurant in the `new wing` of Somerset House, only 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards.
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The cathedral effect at Arbor: “When you walk into or occupy a space with high ceilings, your mindset and how you think changes...you’re more likely to feel more ambitious, more forward thinking, more thoughtful...”
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