Friendship House, Southwark

The proposed development at Friendship House will deliver a three-storey upward extension, creating 62 new ensuite student accommodation units with additional communal spaces, lounges, and cycle and bin storage. Designed to complement the award-winning existing building, the scheme enhances the site while providing high-quality accommodation in the heart of Southwark.

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62

Consented units

6

Storeys

About the development

Friendship House, an esteemed student accommodation, is strategically positioned in the vibrant borough of Southwark, within the SE1 postcode of London. ​

The planned expansion of the building entails the addition of new floors to enhance its offerings. The fourth and fifth floors will be expanded to accommodate extra hostel units and communal spaces, while a new sixth floor will be added, providing more hostel units, shared lounges, and amenities. ​

The proposed development involves the erection of part one, part two and part three storey upward extension above Friendship House to provide a mix of single and double ensuite bedrooms totaling 62 no. Sui Generis (Hostel) Accommodation Units, with additional bike and bin stores. It seeks to enhance the existing use of the site and provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for residents. It will be in keeping with the award-winning existing building, and with the immediate surroundings.

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What does Apex Airspace Development specialise in?

Can you manage the full development process?

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Can Apex Airspace deliver both airspace and ground-up projects?

Can you partner with housing associations or councils?

Do you work with investors?

Do you work with private landowners and freeholders?

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Find answers to common questions about airspace, ground-up development, and our residential development services.

What does Apex Airspace Development specialise in?

Can you manage the full development process?

Yes. We manage projects from feasibility, planning and design through to construction and delivery.

Can Apex Airspace deliver both airspace and ground-up projects?

Can you partner with housing associations or councils?

Do you work with investors?

Do you work with private landowners and freeholders?

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