david chipperfield unveils waterloo redevelopment plan

‘waterloo redevelopment plan’ by david chipperfield architects image © david chipperfield architects

david chipperfield architects has unveiled their redevelopment plans for the elizabeth house and waterloo train station in london, estimated to cost 600 million pounds and will offer new jobs, homes, commercial spaces and improved public facilities. although there has been hesitation amongst some parties when deciding on the construction of the project due to its potential to negatively influence the heritage site, regeneration and strategic housing cabinet member lib peck describes the overall benefits of the master plan that led to a majority vote to favor the project:

‘better access to the train and tube will improve the interchange; a new central square, re-landscaping victory arch square and a new pedestrian-only public space in front of the former eurostar terminal will open up the area making it an exciting destination. this scheme can unlock regeneration in this run down area of central london, including the international terminal, and is a stone’s throw from the south bank. it can restore waterloo’s status as an employment centre and encourage further investment in the area – which is good for waterloo, good for lambeth and good for london as a whole.’

a new 122-meter tall tower, a 132,000 square meter 29-storey mixed use office and residential block replacing the elizabeth house, a 123-meter tall office building with 142 new homes and a 10-storey office and commercial tower will be organized around the centrally located 10,000 square meter victory arch square.

commercial and office use building image © david chipperfield architects

bird’s eye view of the redevelopment image © david chipperfield architects