​Eager buyers are being given the opportunity to register their interest in the luxury development coming to London’s South Bank. Southbank Place, one of London’s most anticipated developments, has opened UK registrations for would-be buyers hoping to own some of the most coveted apartments in the world.
Progress is underway on 562 sophisticated homes that are being built on the iconic 5.25 acre Shell Centre site, set in the heart of London’s cultural quarter. The project is the result of a joint venture between Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar – developers renowned for their portfolio of architectural landmarks.
The 50:50 mixed-use scheme development will frame the existing Shell Tower to form a world-class destination with new public spaces, deluxe onsite amenities and some of the most spectacular views of central London that the city has to offer. Positioned in an incomparable location on the banks of the Thames, residents will be able to enjoy unequalled vantage points over the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, the City and far beyond.
Some of the world’s leading architects will collaborate to create seven new buildings in striking glass and bronze, to capitalise on the iconic surroundings and maximise natural light, including Kohn Pederson Fox, Squire & Partners, Patel Taylor, Stanton Williams, GRID and Townshend Landscape. The interiors are being designed by industry luminaries Goddard Littlefair and Johnson Naylor to ensure they exude quality and epitomise premium London living.
The location has provided an exciting opportunity to shape a vibrant new quarter and create a world class place to live, work and visit.
Sitting at the epicentre of the South Bank and surrounded by the capital’s richest artistic institutions, the development will offer residents access to exclusive residents health and fitness facilities, a luxury spa and a private dining area to meet, entertain and relax in either for business or social entertaining.
Canary Wharf Group’s Chairman and CEO, Sir George Iacobescu comments:“Our vision is to produce the most sought-after destinations available in London, employing the most ambitious architects and the most inspired designers to create a mixed-use of space that epitomises contemporary London luxury.
“We are confident that this scheme will mark a new era of luxury in an culturally rich area of London, and create one of the capital’s most desirable addresses in years to come.”
Khaled Al Sayed Qatari Diar Group CEO: “The opportunity these properties will offer must be measured in the lifestyle they will allow – the best elements of London brought together with the most luxurious of standards and the most breath-taking of sceneries.
“Southbank Place is to become one of the finest examples of what London can provide, and it is a source of real excitement for everyone involved to begin the process of finding the people who will have the chance to live in these spectacular buildings.”
Those seeking information about the development or wishing to register their interest can visitwww.southbank-place.co.uk.There will be an opportunity to view show apartments including fixtures, fabrics and design layouts in the marketing suite which is due to launch in September 2015