Student tower planned for London’s Bankside

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), has confirmed the Bouygues UK-Equitix consortium as the preferred student accommodation partner for 2,000 new student homes at Bankside in central London.

The consortium will provide investment and develop plans for the build, which will be positioned behind the Tate Modern art gallery.

Hugh Crossley, Chief Executive for Equitix, said: “Working in partnership with Bouygues UK, we are supporting foreign direct investment into the UK. We look forward to coming together again to create what we believe will be a landmark campus for this world-renowned institution.

“We will aim to achieve multiple objectives with sustainability at its core, a focus on student wellbeing, an appreciation of the institution’s history and its location at the very heart of London and developing what will become a lasting legacy for generations.”

Construction is expected to start on site in 2026, with completion earmarked for 2030.