Main Contractor Selected for ‘New York-Style’ Apartment Tower

9/10/24

HG Construction has been selected as the main contractor for a 262-unit residential scheme on the Old Kent Road in London, with a contract value of £68m.

Located on the site of the former Carpetright warehouse at 651 Old Kent Road, construction is set to begin immediately.

Designed by renowned architects Farrells, the development will feature two towers reaching ten and 19 storeys high respectively.

As the initial phase of property developer Avanton's five-acre Ruby Triangle masterplan, 'THE BeCa' will include 40 per cent affordable housing, underscoring the company's commitment to delivering a mix of housing options in this vibrant and evolving neighbourhood.

The scheme will comprise 170 New York-styled one and two-bedroom apartments for private sale with residents benefitting from a wide range of high-quality amenities including a concierge, fitness suite, flexible co-working spaces, games room, cycle storage and three communal roof terraces.

The development will offer more than 10,000 ft of retail space, with Sainsbury's Local already signed up to occupy on completion of the development.

Announcing the news on LinkedIn, HG Construction said: "It is a pleasure to be partnering with Avanton to help them deliver on their exciting new vision for the Ruby Triangle, and we look forward to developing solid new relationships and positive community links as the scheme progresses."