Ghelamco UK has started the main construction phase of The HiLight, on London’s Battersea Waterfront, a c. €166.6m regeneration project with a landmark 24-storey residential tower designed by Squire & Partners.
Located off York Road on the site of the former Prices Candle Factory, The Hilight provides 177 mixed-tenure apartments including on the ninth floor upwards 113 market sale luxury apartments, including penthouses. The development preserves three of the original Candle factory buildings, blending heritage with modernity. The scheme is complete with 24-hour concierge, leisure, wellness and homeworking amenities, alongside a public green and landscaped riverwalk lined with commercial buildings.
The HiLight is the last project masterplanned by the late Michael Squires, the internationally renowned architect and founder of award-winning Squire & Partners. Ghelamco UK collaborated closely with Squire & Partners on the architectural design with Bowler James Brindley on the interior design and specification and Grant Associates on the landscaping and design of the riverwalk.
The in-house construction division of Ghelamco UK is leading the delivery of the residential tower, with sub-contractor JB Structures currently managing the frame. By operating a self-delivery model Ghelamco UK ensures complete control over both quality and construction programme, allowing for efficient project management and seamless execution.
Work on site started in Q2 2024 with demolition and clearance works. Now the main construction phase will begin with the topping out of the 24-storey tower scheduled for late 2025. Work on the façade is scheduled to begin in Spring 2025 with the internal fit-out commencing in early summer 2025. Final build completion and first occupations are scheduled for Q2 2026. The construction of the commercial units and riverwalk located adjacent to the main tower is scheduled to start in the summer of 2025.
The HiLight has the benefit of being surrounded by low-rise housing, providing residents with privacy and unobstructed views. The tower is in a unique location on a bend in the River Thames giving the apartments on the upper floors spectacular dual-aspect River Thames views and a far-reaching panorama of the London skyline.
Savills and JLL have been appointed as joint sole selling agents. The marketing suite for The HiLight has been created within a Victorian industrial building, originally part of the Prices Candle Factory, located adjacent to the development site. It features a scale model of the tower and spaces displaying a kitchen, living/dining area, mock-up balcony, bedroom and bathroom. There are also mock-ups of the club lounge with a cocktail bar, WFH office space and meeting room.
Marie-Julie Gheysens, Head of UK Development for Ghelamco said: “At Ghelamco we focus on transforming overlooked spaces into vibrant, thriving communities. With The HiLight we are redefining London living, introducing an exclusive new residential address on the Battersea waterfront. Designed with a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this landmark development seamlessly blends modern luxury with environmentally conscious design, setting a new benchmark for riverside living.”
David Ronson, Sales and Marketing Director at Ghelamco UK said: “We are delighted that the main construction phase of The HiLight has commenced and this will progress alongside our sales and marketing campaign offering purchasers an opportunity to invest early in the project. The construction and fit-out will deliver an exceptionally high-quality specification, delivering a Chelsea quality product, but with the benefit of highly competitive Battersea prices. The project offers the best value premium homes on London’s Southbank.”
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