Architecture firm PLP has submitted plans to add two additional stories to a 34-story residential tower as part of Native Land's massive £2.5 billion Bankside Yards development project. The proposed changes represent the second major staircase redesign for the mixed-use development located adjacent to the renowned Tate Modern gallery at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge in Southwark, London.
The architectural modifications involve plot BY6 within the sprawling Bankside Yards masterplan, for which PLP has filed a non-material amendment application with local planning authorities. The changes are being implemented to address building code requirements and enhance the tower's accessibility features through improved vertical circulation systems.
In addition to the two-story height increase, the proposed amendments would expand the tower's width by 3 meters to accommodate a larger stair core. This dimensional adjustment is necessary to meet current building safety standards and provide adequate emergency egress routes for residents. The expanded stair core represents a significant engineering solution that balances safety requirements with the building's overall design integrity.
The Bankside Yards development represents one of London's most ambitious mixed-use projects, transforming a significant portion of the South Bank area near some of the city's most important cultural institutions. The project's proximity to the Tate Modern positions it within one of London's most vibrant cultural districts, making it a prime location for high-end residential development.
These latest modifications demonstrate the ongoing evolution of the Bankside Yards project as developers work to meet changing regulatory requirements while maintaining the architectural vision for this transformative urban development. The amendments reflect the complex process of bringing large-scale residential projects to completion in London's demanding regulatory environment.
