Construction is underway of the next major phase in the continued transformation of Victoria in London by Land Securities (LS), and its joint venture partner Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).
Nova, Victoria, formerly known as Victoria Circle, is an architecturally stimulating development that will provide a new and vibrant destination for London – to work, live, eat, drink, shop and enjoy.
Nova is a game changing 897,000 sq ft scheme delivering 603,000 sq ft of world class grade A offices, 193,000 sq ft of contemporary high quality apartments, 85,000 sq ft of exciting, high profile retail, cafes and restaurants and 16,000 sq ft of community space.
The comprehensive transformation of this 5.5 acre island site will deliver a new destination that will encourage the 115 million people who use Victoria Station each year to engage with this part of the West End.
Along with the five landmark buildings, Nova, Victoria delivers a significant new public and cultural space, with evolving public art and outdoor dining, linking Victoria Station to Buckingham Palace and St James Park.
Nova’s bold, contemporary look is the result of a collaboration between several notable architecture practices. PLP Architecture has designed the masterplan and is architect for the three commercial buildings. Benson & Forsyth are delivering the statement residential fronting Buckingham Palace Road with Flanagan Lawrence. Lynch Architects are responsible for the signature mixed use civic building fronting Victoria Street.
The 727,000 sq ft first phase of Nova, comprising 480,000 sq ft offices, 80,000 sq ft retail and 170 apartments across three buildings within a new pedestrianized, landscaped public quarter is due for completion second quarter of 2016.