ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Floor-to-ceiling windows and cantilevered balconies create a permeable and healthy working environment , while the use of greenery and natural materials throughout the space enhances well-being .
Battersea Roof Gardens - Battersea Roof Gardens features 436 stylish apartments , the 164-room art ’ otel London Battersea Power Station , and is topped by one of the city ’ s largest rooftop gardens . The rooftop garden is home to 23,000 plants and 55 trees , with grassy areas for social events - and soft ambient lighting that extends use into the evening hours . Curved wooden seating areas echo the form of the building and provide residents with a place to relax in nature and take in the panoramic views . Guests staying at the hotel have access to their own rooftop garden with a lounge bar and infinity pool that overlooks the power station ’ s iconic chimneys . Residents also benefit from a unique Sky Lounge on the fourteenth and fifteenth floors , which features a sunset bar , workspaces , a cinema room , and areas for relaxation . Penthouse apartments have their own private terraces , with spectacular views of the wider development .
50 Electric Boulevard - Located on the south side of the neighbourhood , 50 Electric Boulevard forms an integral part of the new high street . The building is a stone ’ s throw from the power station , which is home to over 100 shops , bars , restaurants , and leisure venues , Battersea Park , and the River Thames . It is a vibrant and uplifting place to work , which prioritises sustainability through its design . The building ’ s undulating form generates a varying floorplate , which provides maximum flexibility and will accommodate future tenant requirements . 50 Electric Boulevard ’ s entrance lobby is situated on the ground floor and is marked by a prominent entranceway on the high street . The lobby connects with the upper ground floor and a double-height pavilion , known as the Light Box , via a striking spiral staircase . Positioned in the space between 50 Electric Boulevard and Battersea Roof Gardens , the pavilion is illuminated by a series of generous roof lights and full of lush greenery . It also features a coffee bar and bleacher seating for largescale events .
Floor-to-ceiling windows and cantilevered balconies create a permeable and healthy working environment , while the use of greenery and natural materials throughout the space enhances well-being . The building is naturally ventilated and has its own roof terrace , for exercise classes and office events . A new entrance to the Battersea Power Station underground station , directly underneath the building , will open in spring 2025 , allowing for faster travel to and from the office . 50 Electric Boulevard achieves BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum ratings .
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