Lodged on behalf of Davidson Kempner and Global Mutual, the development known as One Cowcaddens will deliver 594 new city centre homes including a mix of build-to-rent (BTR) and private sale tenures, inclusive of extensive amenities such as co-working spaces, residents’ lounges and dining spaces, wellness and sky gardens, gyms and multi-media rooms.

If approved, the project will see the deconstruction of the current vacant office building which is now deemed obsolete due to a lack of occupational business demand as well as significant structural and cladding defects and fire safety issues.

With a ‘WalkScore’ rating of 97/100, Keppie said the proposed development offers an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the vibrant Cowcaddens community in line with the 20-minute neighbourhood principles.

It will also create extensive landscaping throughout the site, including communal growing spaces, children’s play, outdoor sports and roof terraces, delivering significant biodiversity net gain of 67% on site, including the planting of over 90 new trees and new habitat creation.

A dedicated new public community facility will be included, providing the opportunity for community meetings, workshops, classes, outreach events, and private events/parties.

Targeting recycling 94% of the existing building, the development seeks to embrace the circular economy and thereby minimise the loss of embodied carbon.

The project team includes:

• Clients Global Mutual/ Davidson Kempner
• Agents Savills/ Cortland Consult
• Architect Keppie Design
• Planning Keppie Design
• Fire Engineer Buro Happold Engineering
• MEP Engineer IN2 Engineering
• Community Engagement New Practice
• Project Manager + Cost Consultant Gardiner & Theobald
• Structural & Drainage Engineer Woolgar Hunter
• Landscape Architect OOBE
• TVIA Consultant Harrison Stevens
• ESG Consultant Life Proven
• Daylight Consultant Hollis
• Traffic & Transportation Fairhurst
• Ecology Wild Surveys Ltd
• Air Quality Assessment Ecus

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