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220 Blackfriars

A pioneering new project in Southwark that will introduce new office space, Almhouses, community spaces, restaurant and landscaped gardens.

A pioneering addition to London’s Southbank skyline, 220 Blackfriars is a landmark mixed-use development that sets a new national standard for sustainable design and real estate social value. Delivered by JTRE London in an innovative partnership with Southwark Charities, this visionary scheme is designed as a "vertical village" where world-class business operations actively support the surrounding community. Architecturally masterplanned by Fathom Architects alongside, the development features a striking woven facade. The concept draws inspiration from the historic Southwark Tenter Fields, interpreting the building's exterior as a contemporary piece of fabric pinned at the edges with rippled spandrel panels and curved corners that complement the neighbourhood's yellow London stock brick heritage.

The masterplan scheme cleverly balances corporate innovation with vital social infrastructure across two distinct structures. The commercial anchor is a spectacular 22-storey, 100% electric office tower delivering 220,000 square feet of Net Zero Carbon in operation Grade A workspace, built to achieve WELL Gold and NABERS 5-star standards. This tower offers flexible, light-filled 11,800 square foot floorplates alongside 21,000 square feet of high-spec amenities, including an expansive double-height reception, private terraces on almost every level, and a spectacular communal Sky Lounge and landscaped garden terrace boasting panoramic city views.

Directly alongside it stands a second 15-storey building containing Edward Edwards House, which more than doubles the site's previous residential provision by introducing 64 modern almshouses. This critical addition allows Southwark Charities to continue providing genuinely affordable, high-quality homes for elderly residents on some of the capital's most desirable real estate.

Beyond the corporate workspace and residential offerings, the scheme integrates a comprehensive charity hub, a brand-new community hall, and activated ground-floor food and beverage space designed to seamlessly welcome the public. By prioritising sustainable infrastructure, urban greenery, and social purpose, 220 Blackfriars blends the best of corporate enterprise, biodiversity, and inclusive community support. Situated at the crossroads of Waterloo and the South Bank, the development places occupiers and residents at the epicentre of London’s cultural, culinary, and transport links, redefining what a modern, giving-back urban estate can achieve.