Lewisham House
Sustainably repurposing the building into residential use
Lewisham House No.1 Limited is bringing forward proposals to transform the vacant Lewisham House into a vibrant, modern residential community.
The scheme will sensitively repurpose and modernise the existing 18-storey building, delivering 319 high-quality co-living studios, equal to 177 new homes. Designed to foster a strong sense of community, the development will incorporate extensive shared amenities, ensuring a sustainable, well-connected, and flexible living environment.
Further details about the site and proposals can be found in the proposals section of this website.
Lewisham House CGI
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Project benefits
319 co-living studios – equivalent of 177 new homes
New homes delivered within 3 – 5 years
Breathing new life back into a vacant 1970’s office building
Sustainable re-use of existing building
Renovation / Replacement of the building’s façade
A payment-in-lieu towards off-site affordable housing
The Site
Where is the site?
Lewisham House is prominently located in the heart of Lewisham, on Molesworth Street, adjacent to Lewisham Shopping Centre.
Surrounded by commercial and retail spaces, the site benefits from its prime town centre position and is just 200 metres from Lewisham Station, offering excellent connectivity to central London and beyond.
The site is part of the draft allocation for Lewisham Shopping Centre within the Lewisham Local Plan (2023 proposed submission document). This allocation supports a larger mixed-use redevelopment, and our scheme is designed to integrate seamlessly within this evolving vision, ensuring adaptability to future development in the wider area.
The site location is illustrated in the image to the right.
Site location plan (click to enlarge)
Existing Building
Lewisham House is an 18-storey vacant office building, previously occupied by Citibank, which vacated the premises due to declining office demand. Since then, the building has remained unoccupied.
With shifting market conditions and a growing demand for housing, Lewisham House offers an ideal opportunity for conversion into high-quality residential accommodation. This transformation will revitalise the site while retaining and refurbishing the existing structure, minimising environmental impact and reducing construction waste.
Existing building
What is Co-Living?
Co-living is an innovative way of living centred on community and social involvement, providing a vibrant hub for its residents.
It offers an affordable and flexible approach to urban living by providing high-quality accommodation alongside access to shared amenity spaces, which are available to residents as part of a single package of all-inclusive bills.
Unlike traditional houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) or flat shares, co-living provides a higher standard of living within professionally managed buildings, offering a variety of amenities in a safe environment.
Benefits of Co-Living
Affordability – co-living provides an affordable option for an increasing number of people with all-inclusive billing and flexible tenancy length
Safety and Wellbeing – co-living provides a safe and secure environment with 24/7 management and security
Amenities – a diverse range of high-quality shared spaces and on site amenities help create a sense of community and include an on-site events programme
Environmental – sharing resources helps reduce carbon footprint per resident
Why is Co-Living Suitable for Lewisham House?
Co-living offers an accessible, flexible, and community-driven living environment in highly sustainable locations, making Lewisham House an ideal site for this type of development.
Lewisham House is centrally located in Lewisham, just 200 metres from Lewisham DLR & National Rail Station, providing fast and frequent connections to central London, Canary Wharf, and beyond.
Public transport options within walking distance of the site
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Lewisham has a large and growing rental population, with many residents seeking affordable, flexible housing options. However, a significant proportion currently live in houses of multiple occupation (HMOs), which often lack modern amenities, adequate space, and professional management.
Co-living presents a superior alternative, providing:
High-quality private studios with en-suite facilities.
Extensive shared amenities fostering a sense of community.
Professional on-site management, ensuring safety, security, and convenience.
Releasing traditional housing for family occupation.
With its sustainable location, increasing rental demand, and the opportunity to revitalise an underutilised site, Lewisham House is perfectly positioned to deliver a modern, inclusive, and well-connected living experience.
Growing Demand for High-Quality Rental Housing
Conventional house share vs co-living
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Salute Global FO is the adviser to Lewisham House No.1 Limited (the owner of Lewisham House) and is an experienced real estate advisory firm with a track record of successful residential developments in London and Europe.
Project team
EPR Architects is an award-winning architecture studio delivering exemplary architecture, master planning and interior design. The award-winning results are elegant and sustainable buildings with the flexibility and longevity to stand the test of time.
EPR Architects
RENU DM
Development Managers
RENU DM, is a highly regarded development management consultancy located in the heart of Central London, specialising in the ‘living’ property sector, and successfully delivering residential and student schemes from vision to occupation.
Pillar Consulting
Pillar consulting is the project manager and agent for Lewisham House. Pillar is a Project Management practice working with a select group of Clients to deliver a bespoke approach to projects. Pillar was founded in 2018 and is built around a diverse group of people, priding themselves in delivering Client focussed solutions in the Commercial, Residential, and Hotel sectors.
Turley
Turley is a full service planning and development consultancy. Turley Strategic Communications has substantial experience delivering engagement for new housing and communities, working collaboratively with political and local stakeholders to deliver successful planning solutions.