18.05.2023

Native Land announces start on site for landmarks Bankside Yards residential apartment building

Work on Bankside Yards’ 50-storey Building 2 starts on site, with completion planned for late 2026. Multiplex appointed main contractor under a £190m construction contract.

An international real estate consortium led by Native Land has announced the start of construction work on what will be central London’s premier high–rise residential development. Building 2, a 50–storey, 250–apartment tower at Bankside Yards is the tallest new residential tower currently under development in prime central London. It will be a landmark on the South Bank of the River Thames and the high point of the £3bn Bankside Yards estate.

Native Land has appointed Multiplex as main contractor on Building 2, extending its successful working partnership with the contractor, which has so far completed the ground works and restoration of the historic railway arches at Bankside Yards. Multiplex has also delivered Arbor, the development’s flagship office building, which is more than 50% let following completion in spring 2023, achieving record rents for the South Bank market.

Construction work on Building 2 is due for completion in late 2026. Keltbray is appointed as the specialist sub–contractor for the building frame of Building 2, with Scheldebouw as façade contractor. Further sub–contract packages have yet to be awarded.At 1.4 million sq ft, Bankside Yards is one of the most significant developments underway in central London. The development masterplan has been conceived by PLP Architecture, on behalf of the Native Land–led consortium, to deliver a world–class mix of prime riverside residential, headquarters workplace, 5–star hospitality space and exceptional amenities, on a scale that reflects the site’s strategic location in a global gateway city.

Alasdair Nicholls, Chief Executive of Native Land, said: “We are committing to the development of Building 2, to be named and launched to market in spring this year, when it is evident there will be little or no competing new–build product available in Central London, given the capital’s planning and funding challenges. Bankside Yards is a unique proposition for city centre living of unparalleled quality in London’s historic commercial and cultural core.

The future residents of Building 2 will own and live in a world–class apartment building that embraces technology to provide a convenient, amenity–rich and environmentally conscious lifestyle, on a par with the very best residential developments in any global gateway city.”

Building 2’s 250 residences will enjoy stunning views across central London, unrivalled amenities and access to the world–class cultural offer of the South Bank. Located at the transport hub of Blackfriars, Bankside Yards counts Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern and the Southbank Centre as its neighbours.
Alasdair Nicholls added:
“Our confidence in commencing construction is founded on the demonstrable domestic and global appeal of Bankside Yards’ buildings and spaces. This is evidenced by the occupiers and operators who have already committed to the development, recognising our track record of delivering exciting, high–quality mixed–use destinations for London.”

Global hospitality business Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its third London hotel at Bankside Yards in 2028, to be called Mandarin Oriental Bankside, a 38–storey, 171–bed, 5–star hotel with 70 branded residences. Arbor, the newly completed, prime office building at Bankside Yards has attracted significant interest from occupiers, with lettings to Merlin Entertainments, the global leader in branded entertainment destinations, leading global climate consultancy The Carbon Trust, FTSE 100–listed industrial technology business Smiths Group plc, and law firms Lewis Silkin and Winckworth Sherwood.

Bankside Yards is the UK’s first fossil fuel–free major mixed–use development. All its electrical power will come from fully renewable sources. A pioneering fifth–generation energy sharing network will deliver reductions in energy use and enable the site to achieve net zero carbon in operation. Native Land leads a consortium of Bankside Yards’ co–investor partners which include Temasek and Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) of Singapore, and Malaysia’s Amcorp Properties Berhad. Native Land is one of London’s leading prime residential and mixed–use developers, currently developing 15 apartment, office and hospitality buildings across the capital and elsewhere in the UK

Dine at La Gamba, where Spanish-inspired tapas and seasonal British produce come together in a relaxed riverside setting overlooking the Thames, only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.

Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.

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Dine at La Gamba, where Spanish-inspired tapas and seasonal British produce come together in a relaxed riverside setting overlooking the Thames, only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.

Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.

@lagamba.london

#eatout #londonfoodguide #londonontheinside #londonrestaurant

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The Opus apartments and premium penthouses will be finished to exceptional standards. A neutral colour palette and the use of high quality, natural materials will create a calming atmosphere.

To book an appointment at the Opus Sales Gallery and to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
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@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

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The Opus apartments and premium penthouses will be finished to exceptional standards. A neutral colour palette and the use of high quality, natural materials will create a calming atmosphere.

To book an appointment at the Opus Sales Gallery and to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon

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Big spaces inspire big thinking. Level 11 at Arbor is a future focused workspace, defined by impeccable design and meticulous attention to detail.
It has been fitted out to offer 13,777 sq ft of diverse and flexible workspace that promotes productivity.

Find out more about Arbor at Bankside
Yards via the link in our bio.

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@multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle

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Big spaces inspire big thinking. Level 11 at Arbor is a future focused workspace, defined by impeccable design and meticulous attention to detail.
It has been fitted out to offer 13,777 sq ft of diverse and flexible workspace that promotes productivity.

Find out more about Arbor at Bankside
Yards via the link in our bio.

@plparchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle

#banksideyards #architecture #sustainability
#workspace #londonoffice

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Experience a more refined coffee ritual. Only 5 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards, Scenery in Southwark, pairs on-site roasting with seasonal single origins and considered hospitality.

Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.

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Experience a more refined coffee ritual. Only 5 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards, Scenery in Southwark, pairs on-site roasting with seasonal single origins and considered hospitality.

Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.

@scenerycoffeeroasters

#scenerycoffee #specialtycoffee #thisislondon #londonweekend

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ANDY EARL × Bankside Yards
An exclusive exhibition of portraits, landscapes and music photography by Andy Earl at Native Land’s Bankside Yards – London’s newest cultural destination. Experience it for yourself.

Now open
12 -7pm
Wednesday - Sunday

Arch10
Bankside Yards
250 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 9AX

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ANDY EARL × Bankside Yards
An exclusive exhibition of portraits, landscapes and music photography by Andy Earl at Native Land’s Bankside Yards – London’s newest cultural destination. Experience it for yourself.

Now open
12 -7pm
Wednesday - Sunday

Arch10
Bankside Yards
250 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 9AX

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A beautiful spring evening shot of the views from Opus, the 50-storey icon that
will redefine living on the South Bank of
the River Thames.

To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon

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A beautiful spring evening shot of the views from Opus, the 50-storey icon that
will redefine living on the South Bank of
the River Thames.

To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon

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Opening today!
ANDY EARL × Bankside Yards
An exclusive exhibition of portraits, landscapes and music photography by Andy Earl at Native Land’s Bankside Yards – London’s newest cultural destination. Experience it for yourself.

8 May 2026

Arch10
Bankside Yards
250 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 9AX

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At Opus, the arrival and departure experience will always be seamless. With two entrances and hotel-style concierge service. The southern entrance and drop-off lobby will provide a convenient and impressive entry point, with access to the automated multi-parking stacker system in The Car Vault.

To book an appointment at the Opus Sales Gallery and to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon

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At Opus, the arrival and departure experience will always be seamless. With two entrances and hotel-style concierge service. The southern entrance and drop-off lobby will provide a convenient and impressive entry point, with access to the automated multi-parking stacker system in The Car Vault.

To book an appointment at the Opus Sales Gallery and to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon

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Dine at Tavolino – an Italian restaurant and Aperitivo bar just 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards – with seasonal Italian dishes and refined cocktails served on the expansive terrace with sweeping views of the River Thames

Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.

@tavolinokitchen

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Dine at Tavolino – an Italian restaurant and Aperitivo bar just 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards – with seasonal Italian dishes and refined cocktails served on the expansive terrace with sweeping views of the River Thames

Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.

@tavolinokitchen

#eatout #londonfoodguide #londonontheinside #londonrestaurant

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The gymnasium at Opus will feature state-of-the-art equipment. With everything needed for a high-performance workout, strength and cardio training or even group fitness sessions.

To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon

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The gymnasium at Opus will feature state-of-the-art equipment. With everything needed for a high-performance workout, strength and cardio training or even group fitness sessions.

To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank

#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
#londonresidential #primecentrallondon

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The Mandarin Oriental, renowned for its collection of luxury hotels in the world’s most prestigious destinations and legendary service, is coming to Bankside Yards in 2030.

This arrival cements Bankside Yards as one of London’s most desirable addresses.

To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving
#londonlifestyle #banksideyards

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The Mandarin Oriental, renowned for its collection of luxury hotels in the world’s most prestigious destinations and legendary service, is coming to Bankside Yards in 2030.

This arrival cements Bankside Yards as one of London’s most desirable addresses.

To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.

@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving
#londonlifestyle #banksideyards

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