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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Celebrate Guinea’s African culture through the vibrant circus show ‘Afrique en Cirque’ featuring acrobatics, artistry and Afro-jazz rhythms at Southbank Centre, only 10 minutes’ walk from bankside Yards.
24th – 28th July
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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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Enjoy the Michelin-recommended all-day brasserie The Delaunay, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards, inspired by the grand, artistic salons of central Europe and with a menu full of high-end café classics.
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Residents at Opus will enjoy 3.3 acres of new public spaces, from biodiverse gardens to landscaped dining and entertainment areas.
Sales of apartments at Opus are set to launch in the spring.
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Experience the highs and lows of ageing in hip-hop with an intergenerational group of dancers battling against time through stunning choreography and powerful stories in ‘Crazy Smooth: In My Body’ at Southbank Centre, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
18th – 20th July
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Experience Southern Thai-inspired food at Kolae, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards. Located in an old coach house at Borough Market, the three-floor restaurant offers an open kitchen and counter dining as well as a stunning top-floor private dining space.
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Your gateway to effortless living and commuting is right here. Residents at Opus will reside steps away from major transport links including Blackfriars train station and multiple underground stations in London’s zone 1.
Sales of apartments at Opus are set to launch in the spring.
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Happy pride! Visit the @southbankcentre this Saturday 29 June with a joyous open- air party celebrating Pride in London, featuring DJs from the SWANA and South Asian communities. This is a free event starting at 4pm - 1am with performances from...
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Discover the Mediterranean flavours of Spain at riverside tapas restaurant La Gamba, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards. This is the perfect start to an evening of culture at Southbank Centre, with delectable cuisine, refreshing cocktails and lively ambiance.
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Arbor is the embodiment of human- centric thinking, designed to inspire and promote big ideas.
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Come with us as we swap four wheels for two as we head off to the South Banks. With plenty of new cycle lanes, green spaces and dedicated parking, it has never been easier to navigate the capital by bike.
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Visit Tate Modern – right next door to Bankside Yards – and experience the powerful visual activism of South African artist Zanele Muholi in a major UK survey of one of today’s most acclaimed photographers.
6th June – 26th January 2025
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Four floors within Bankside Yards first residential building, Opus, will be dedicated to leisure and fitness amenities. Alongside art studios, a padel court, spa and treatment rooms, residents will benefit from a specially curated wellbeing programme.
Sales at Opus are set to launch in the Autumn.
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Embark on an unforgettable journey at the Golden Hinde Summer Shipyard Tours and immerse yourself in the captivating world of restoration as you witness the rebirth of a historic vessel, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Until 1st September
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Visit Michelin recommended restaurant Hannah, only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Chef Daisuke’s years of expertise shine through a menu that blends traditional Kaiseki styles with a fusion of Japan’s rich culinary culture.
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Experience Chaka Khan’s Meltdown, a ten-day summer festival at Southbank Centre, only 10 minutes’ walk from
Bankside Yards. A sensational lineup of jazz, R&B, soul and more, reflects Khan’s iconic influence and features artists like Emeli Sandé, Todrick Hall and Lady Blackbird.
14th – 23rd June
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Life at Bankside Yards will be grounded in undeniable heritage. Walk through the Victorian railway arches and enjoy a freshly brewed coffee, pick up a bunch of seasonal flowers or enjoy a gym class in one of these remarkable restored spaces.
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Explore hidden stories and lost connections in the exhibition ‘There Is Light Somewhere’, the mid-career survey of Bahamian artist Tavares Strachan.
Join a journey of discovery and recovery, where each artwork invites reflection on colonialism, racism and the universal quest for belonging at Hayward Gallery, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
18th Jun – 1st Sep
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Treat yourself to an amazing brunch at Albie inside The Hoxton Southwark hotel, only 5 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
There’s something for every palate on the diverse menu offering everything from a health-conscious chia seed and coconut pudding to an indulgent serving of French toast.
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Immerse yourself in art this bank holiday.
Discover the vibrant world of The Blue Rider art group: A groundbreaking circle of friends who revolutionised modern art. ‘Expressionists’ showcases over 130 masterpieces – from paintings, sculpture and photography to performance and sound – at Tate Modern, right next door to Bankside Yards.
Until 20th October
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