Urbanest Battersea is a carefully designed sustainable development of three student buildings and a dedicated commercial building - the first major Passivhaus student housing in London.

urbanest Battersea is a new high quality, highly sustainable development comprising of three student buildings and a dedicated commercial building for private student accommodation provider, urbanest. The development provides modern accommodation for 852 students and is the first major Passivhaus student housing development in London; Passivhaus buildings have high insulation, high air-tightness and ventilation with heat recovery to significantly reduce operational carbon and improve occupant comfort and health.

Located on the south side of Battersea Park Road, opposite the new Battersea Power Station development, urbanest Battersea is a carefully designed development comprising of three student buildings, a new commercial building achieving BREEAM Outstanding and featuring Mace’s innovative Low Carbon Cassette (LCC) construction system; which utilises a Cemfree concrete and low energy Electric Arc Furnace steel in cement-free concrete cassettes. Finally, there is an enterprise business unit, a dedicated café and rebuilt public house on site.

The four blocks, ranging in height from 11 to 19 storeys, step in height and twist to open to key views with a unifying base around courtyard gardens, creating a varied silhouette. Their glazed terracotta façades in a vibrant colour palette of red, green and blue draw on the industrial heritage of the site and provide a strong marker within the neighbourhood.

Opened to students last September, urbanist Battersea features ensuite and studio accommodation and communal areas designed to bring students together. Amenities include a cinema room, gym, and roof terraces offering breathtaking views across the city.

urbanest Battersea stands as an industry-leading example of what can be achieve through collaboration and commitment to excellence. The project not only provides compelling architecture but also demonstrates sustainable construction, achieved through the combined expertise of urbanest, AHMM, Henriksen Studio and Mace.