Located at the heart of London’s South Bank, One Blackfriars creates a gateway to the historic borough of Southwark. The residential tower rises to 50 storeys and 170 metres, making it one of the tallest residential buildings in Europe. Its shimmering façade transforms London's skyline. Each of its 274 homes has sweeping views of the capital, designed to maximise reflection and light. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight in and create a sense of openness and connection with the outside.
The tower’s distinctive form is emphasized by its double skin façade. The curved outer skin gives it a smooth and dynamic appearance, and is made up of 5,476 glass panels, most of which were bent into shape as they were installed. The inner façade’s coloured panels, varying from earthy colours at bottom levels to silvery shades at the top, help animate the building. Connecting the two façades are winter gardens, accessible enclosed balconies, which provide residents with extended living areas.
There are two more buildings on site: the podium houses shops, restaurants and resident leisure facilities, including swimming pool, spa, gym and cinema, while the other is the 161-bedroom Bankside Hotel. All three buildings encircle a public plaza at ground level allowing everyone to experience this special and vibrant place.
Project information
Client
St George
Status
Completed
Area
69,997 sq m
Start
2004
Completion
2019
Consultants
Structural Engineer:WSP
Building Services Engineer:Hoare Lea
Main Contractor:Multiplex
Interior Designer:Tara Bernerd & PartnersElements
161 bedroom hotel
50 storeys
Retail space
Restaurants and bars
Health and fitness centre
274 residential apartments
Viewing lounge at Level 32
Basement parking
CfSH Level 4 (Residential element)
BREEAM rating: “Very Good” (Hotel element)Awards
2020 International Property Awards Best Mixed Use Architecture London- Winner
2020 International Property Awards Best Mixed Use Architecture UK- Winner
2020 Tall Buildings Awards Best Residential Tall Building- Shortlisted
2015 World Architecture Festival (WAF) Residential (Future Project) - Shortlisted
Core Team
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Previous SimpsonHaugh People
Akhil Vohora
Alexander Zhukov
Alfonso Gonzalez Ruiz
Aminur Rahman
Amit Dixit
Andy McConachie
Arrash Fakouri
Barbara Clarenz
Christine Heil
Christopher Villanueva
Colin Godwin
Dan Stock
David Ferment
Emma Boal
Francis Hunt
Georgios Tsakiridis
Graham Thompson
Guillermo Jimenez
Haesung Choi
Johnathan Djabarouti
Katrina Thomas
Katrina Wong
Keith Mapingire
Mark Coles
Mario Bertholdt
Matthew Smith
Michael Chou
Miguel Rus
Mika Zacharias
Mukesh Patel
Nadine Wagner
Neil Taylor
Oliver Bruce
Patrick Thomas
Philip Russell
Ralf Lindenmann
Richard Jackson
Risa Nagasaki
Robin Foster
Sarah Matheou
Stephen Jones
Sakis Kyratzis