The completion of College Road brings the number of homes delivered by volumetric specialist Tide in the borough to 1,483, following the completion in 2020 of neighbouring scheme Ten Degrees, with the two developments combining to boost urban renewal. Volumetric developer Tide has completed a landmark development called College Road, in Croydon, South London, near East Croydon train station. The scheme comprises two buildings: a 50-storey BTR development with 817 one-bed and studio apartments, and a 35-storey building providing 120 affordable homes. The 50-storey, 163-metre building is also Europe’s tallest volumetric modular tower. Until now this record was held by another of Tide’s developments, neighbouring Ten Degrees, which includes a 135-metre tower and was completed in 2020. Completion of construction comes two months ahead of schedule, further enhancing returns for investors Oaktree Capital Management and operator Outpost Management. The market-leading development features the UK’s most extensive range of BTR amenities while also being the largest co-living asset class scheme to have been approved by the Greater London Authority. As both developer and contractor for College Road, Tide worked alongside its sister company and volumetric manufacturer, Vision, using an approach that cuts traditional construction time by up to 50%. The efficiency of Vision’s offsite technology resulted in 73% of the entire developments floor plate being installed in 32% of the programme, helping to achieve the 28-month schedule. This technique with its efficient construction logistics enabled the delivery of 937 homes on the constrained 2000m2 site. The development was designed by Tide and Vision’s in-house design teams in collaboration with architects HTA Design. Enclave: Croydon The 50-storey tower, now open and operating as Enclave: Croydon, was completed in partnership with Outpost Management and funded by Oaktree Capital Management. Enclave: Croydon offers a mix of studios and one-bedroom apartments in a range of sizes, available on an all-inclusive basis with flexible tenures. By redefining this asset class, the scheme will provide seven floors of carefully curated, expansive amenity space, marking a significant milestone in the development of this emerging residential typology. Designed by architects Tigg + Coll in collaboration with Outpost Management, the high-quality interiors are complemented by over 30 innovative amenity spaces. These include dedicated entertainment and wellbeing spaces, a podcast studio, multifaith space, spa complete with steam room and sauna, high-end gym, show kitchens, co-working and conference rooms, all topped by a Sky Garden across the 50th floor. The scheme demonstrates the strong design flexibility and exceptional quality of architecture that the Vision system delivers, as well as the ability to build at record-breaking heights. With Enclave: Croydon, Tide has beaten its own record set at neighbouring Ten Degrees, which, at 44-storeys, became Europe’s tallest modular building when completed in 2020. Affordable homes The 35-storey tower contains 120 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, ranging from 51-85m2, community space across two floors, and a roof terrace on level 35. These much-needed affordable homes will be available on a Discount Market Rent (DMR) basis. The homes provide beautiful views and benefit from high-quality finishes, as well as the Vision Volumetric system’s high levels of acoustic insulation, soundproofing them from the busy urban environment. Artwork by Adam Nathaniel Furman The development includes a glazed colonnade featuring artwork designed by London artist Adam Nathaniel Furman. Comprising three-dimensional porcelain tiles, which are wrapped around the building, the colonnade links to a wider network of landscaped public routes between East Croydon Station and the cultural quarter providing direct links to central London. The seven-metre-high arcade adds a new, beautifully crafted streetscape to the city. Sustainable placemaking College Road forms part of the volumetric-driven urban development of Croydon. Including Ten Degrees and College Road, Tide and Vision have provided close to 1,500 homes, amenity, and commercial space, further enhancing the neighbourhood, and adding to the regeneration of Croydon. Volumetric construction unlocked the viability of these major sites which sat idle for many years, adding to the area’s housing stock and overall vibrancy. For both companies, this completion builds on a substantial track record of delivering high-quality volumetric developments and strengthens the companies’ longstanding partnerships with its funders and investors. This success is based on a robust business model which combines developer, contractor, and volumetric manufacturer. Tide and Vision have a strong future pipeline, with over 3,500 homes currently onsite. John Fleming, Chairman of Tide and Vision, said: “It’s fantastic to see this landmark development come to completion after only 28 months, two months ahead of schedule. College Road demonstrates the many benefits that come with building volumetric and its capacity to transform constrained sites into valuable real estate, but most importantly, providing nearly 1,000 homes and a revitalised public realm for Londoners delivered in an efficient and sustainable way. College Road is a milestone development that highlights our strong partnership with Outpost Management and Oaktree Capital Partners.” Troy Tomasik, Outpost Management founder and CEO, said: “We’re immensely proud to have completed Enclave: Croydon and to have welcomed our first residents to their market-leading new homes. Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s renters and deliver effortless living, our development sets a new standard for the UK rental market, offering unparalleled convenience-led, tech-enabled studio living on an all-inclusive basis. Nowhere else in the UK can you find the range of features available here, combined with beautifully-designed apartments, in a supremely connected location. Simon Bayliss, Managing Partner at HTA Design, said: “College Road is the product of extensive research into successful models for high density shared living and is the first project to be approved under the GLA’s Co-Living policy. Every aspect of the development was designed to offer residents the most liveable private space, whilst also having the free enjoyment of truly fantastic communal facilities. The building connects East Croydon to the new cultural quarter through a colonnade enlivened by crafted public art, an integral part of the building’s striking architecture. The design embraces the optimism of Croydon’s mid-century heritage including Richard Seifert’s iconic NLA building, whilst complimenting the neighbouring Ten Degrees, also designed by HTA with

David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has commenced works on the first homes at its brand-new 225 home development in Brough.  Named Hawk View, the development will comprise a selection of two, three and four-bedroom energy-efficient homes and feature an array David Wilson Homes’ signature house types.  Neighbouring the housebuilder’s Barratt Homes’ Harrier Chase development on Blenheim Avenue, Hawk View is ideally situated for a wide variety of buyers searching for a location close to the River Humber. With unrivalled access to East Yorkshire’s major towns and cities, Hawk View also benefits from excellent commuter links to Hull, Beverley and Goole.  The Brough development also benefits from fantastic local amenities nearby a variety of supermarkets, pubs and restaurants including The Red Hawk, and schools such as Hunsley Primary School just a short walk away.  With work now underway, the first homes are expected to go on sale at the end of 2023 with the highly anticipated Show Homes expected to open in the first half of 2024. Not only will the homes at Hawk View be energy-efficient, but the development will also boast a multitude of ecological measures including integrated bat tubes, sparrow terraces, bird boxes and built-in swift boxes. Selected plots also include electric vehicle charging.  Daniel Smith, Managing Director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East said: “We’re really pleased to have commenced works at our brand-new development in Brough.  “We have seen fantastic success with our homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire, in particular in Brough and the surrounding areas, making it an exciting time to be building even more homes for buyers keen to live in the area.  “With the build now well underway, we look forward to announcing the launch of the first homes soon.” Hawk View is an energy-efficient development of two, three and four-bedroom homes available in Brough. To find out more about the launch and to register your interest, please visit: https://www.dwh.co.uk/  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

St George, a proud member of The Berkeley Group, Morrisons, and Camden Council have celebrated ‘topping out’ at Camden Goods Yard – having reached the full height of Primrose House, the first building to be delivered on the major new project.  Camden Good’s Yard includes 644 homes of which 203 will be affordable, over 214,000 sq ft of commercial space including a flagship 48,000 sq ft Morrison’s urban supermarket, new office space and affordable workspace for local start-ups and light industrial workshops for makers – all alongside a new urban rooftop farm and restaurant.   This exciting new development will include a community facility, youth space and the Interchange Yard community space which will act as a focal point for the community and includes allotments and fruit trees. CIL funding of £10.1 million to date has delivered substantial investment and outcomes locally in Camden.  This includes new shower and changing facilities for Pirate Castle and the delivery of groundbreaking health, wellbeing and horticulture programmes by Castlehaven Community Association.  As is synonymous with all St George developments, Camden Goods Yard is truly mixed-use, with focus on community and exceptional commitment to sustainability. There will be extensive green and brown roofs, rainwater recycling, rain gardens, as well as incorporating low carbon design features such as photovoltaics and all electric air source heat pump system.  The landscape has been designed to provide a tranquil space for relaxation and play, featuring over 200 new trees and planting alongside seating areas across 3 acres of new public space. These spaces will include a mix of natural habitats featuring wild planting and extensive play facilities for children of all ages. The development will deliver a net biodiversity gain as the masterplan creates a far more valuable natural landscape that can support more wildlife and community wellbeing on this former supermarket site.  The development also features over 1,500 cycle spaces to promote sustainable travel to the site.  Piers Clanford, Divisional Managing Director for St George, said:   “Camden Goods Yard is a great example of brownfield redevelopment, and thanks to St George’s amazing ability to place make, will create investment, homes, jobs and benefits to the whole community.  “’Topping out’ represents a significant milestone in the regeneration of the Camden Goods Yard. Building on the vibrancy of the local area, Camden Goods Yard will not only provide very high-quality new homes, including 203 affordable homes, but also significant commercial space, a Morrisons supermarket, a rooftop urban farm, three acres of new landscaped open space, public squares and allotments for the whole community to enjoy.  We’re committed to delivering new jobs for Camden; with new state-of-the-art offices and affordable workspaces within the development on track to deliver over 1,000 permanent jobs and also provide apprenticeships, work experience placement’s, school visits and community events during construction.  We look forward to building on our strong partnership working with Morrisons, Camden Council, as well as the community and our other partners as we bring our hugely exciting vision for Camden Goods Yard to life.”  Charles McKendrick, Group Property Director for Morrisons, said:  “To actually see our former shop and car park now being transformed into homes, workplaces and a new flagship store for us is testament to the partnership-led approach taken by Morrisons, Camden Council, St George and local community groups.   We continue to serve customers from our store on Chalk Farm Road during the construction period but are really looking forward to opening on Camden Goods Yard with a store that will make us, customers and the community very proud.”  The site’s namesake stems from the area’s tremendously rich industrial heritage; it was once the location of the former 19th Century Camden Goods Yard depot, the original terminus for railway goods traffic (trains, boats via the lock and horses). Inspiration has been drawn from the historical industrial warehouses and complemented with contemporary architecture to the surrounding buildings and open landscaped gardens. Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park are both less than a 20-minute walk away. Chalk Farm and Camden Town Station (Northern Line, Zone 2) are less than a 10-minute walk away.   For more information about Camden Goods Yard please visit www.camdengoodsyard.co.uk.    Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

Drum Property Group has released new aerial and timelapse photography of its G3 Square development in Finnieston, Glasgow, following the completion of the final phase of construction. The drone images show G3 Square’s proximity to the neighbouring SSE Hydro, Scottish Event Campus and the SWG3 entertainment venues – as well as being a short walk to a variety of fashionable bars, restaurants and boutique shops. Drum has now completed G3 Square with the successful delivery of a £31 million build-to-rent development for Edmund de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management. This latest phase of the development, located on Minerva Street next to the Exhibition Centre Station, provides 113 apartments for rent. This adds to the first development phase of 108 private apartments for sale, which was completed and sold in 2021. G3 Square now comprises three separate buildings, ranging to six storeys and offering a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The development’s energy is supplied using an innovative community heating and energy centre providing cost-effective and sustainable heat and power. Finnieston, labelled as one of the ‘top 10 coolest neighbourhoods’ in Europe by a recent international survey, has a prominent and growing presence in Glasgow’s West End. Graeme Bone, Group Managing Director of Drum believes the completed G3 Square will now contribute significantly to the ongoing regeneration of this burgeoning Glasgow district. “G3 Square’s location, high-quality accommodation and sustainable energy provision has created significant interest from buyers and tenants,” he said. “The building’s design echoes the height and feel of nearby traditional sandstone buildings and crescents, with contemporary interiors, landscaped outdoor areas and dedicated car and cycle parking spaces. Being located close to the M8 and Exhibition train station and within walking distance of the city centre, G3 Square has proved very appealing.” He added: “Drum Property Group is now looking forward to finishing and delivering more much-needed homes for local people across our other build-to-rent projects throughout the country.” For more information about G3 Square visit: www.g3-square.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals