Wandsworth Council has granted planning approval for phase three of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment on the south bank of the Thames in London. This will form the main gateway from the south and includes entrances to the new Northern Line tube station and a new pedestrian high street separating two futuristic building projects.
On the west side of the high street will be a distinctive wave-shaped 17-storey building designed by Foster and Partners. It will include a 167-bedroom hotel as well as residential properties and a health centre. It will also feature one of London’s largest roof gardens extending the full length of the building.
The eastside of the high street belongs to American architect Frank Gehry and will feature his ‘Flower Building’ (pictured) with residential properties plus shops, cafes, bars and restaurants on the lower levels.
The target date for completion of phase three is 2020 when the Northern Line Extension is expected to be operational.
Details: www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk
