Howick Place, Victoria

Description
Concept

Terrace Hill are proposing to develop an 8 storey building, with 6 upper storeys for offices and private residential above. The scheme will also include an affordable housing block.


Accommodation

- 130,000 sq ft – Offices
- 23,250 sq ft – Private residential
- 16,500 sq ft – Affordable residential
- 2,000 sq ft – Retail


History

The site was acquired in December 2006 and the existing building of 155,700 sq ft has been used by House of Fraser for part retail and part office for backroom staff associated with their Victoria Street store.


Strategy

Terrace Hill will redevelop the site with a new building to provide Category A office space, quality residential units (private and affordable) and a retail element.


Sustainability

The measures we will be undertaking to continue our policy towards sustainable development will include:


- A Ground Source Heat Pump

- Communal residential heating/hot water

- BREEAM and Eco Homes rating “Very Good” targetted

- Passive solar shading

- Low E glazing

- Significant Cycling provision including showers, etc.


Key Dates

Purchased in December 2006

Planning application submitted in October 2007

Planning consent granted by June 2008 (Anticipated)

Start on site in July 2008 (Forecast)

Practical Completion due in July 2010 (Forecast)