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OSMO is a commercial office building situated in the Nine Elms/Battersea district of London. Completed in 2024, it forms part of the wider urban regeneration of the Nine Elms area, which has undergone significant transformation with the arrival of technology firms, including Apple, as well as new retail, residential and leisure facilities.[1] The building is positioned between Vauxhall and Battersea Power Station.
History
[edit]The site was originally acquired by Royal Mail in 1973 and developed as an operations centre. Following the cessation of operations in 2012, a masterplan for redevelopment was initiated. In July 2019, Royal Mail agreed to sell a portion of this land, known as Plot A. The site was subsequently developed by Quadrant Estates with investment from AIMCo.[2]
Architecture and Sustainability
[edit]OSMO is designed as a net-zero carbon in-operation building and has received NABERS 5*, BREEAM Outstanding and SmartScore Platinum certifications.[3] The 13-storey structure encompasses approximately 166,000 sq ft of office space and 3,498 sq ft of ground-floor retail space.[4] The building’s architecture was undertaken by EPR Architects, with landscape architecture provided by Camlins. The design incorporates terraces on every level, a communal rooftop terrace and adaptable office space on the upper floors, alongside commercial and community space at ground level.[5]
Location
[edit]OSMO is located in one of Europe's largest regeneration areas, adjacent to the new Linear Park.[6] The building is close to both Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms underground stations.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Ruddick, Graham (2016-09-28). "Apple moves UK HQ to Battersea power station boiler room in London". The Guardian. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ Fursdon, Oliver (2020-10-01). "Quadrant and Aimco announce joint venture to bring forward £150m redevelopment of former Royal Mail site, Nine Elms". Savills News. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "NLA Nights at OSMO Battersea". New London Architecture. 2024-10-30. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "Topping Out of OSMO, Battersea". Quadrant Estates. 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "OSMO, Battersea". Buildington. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ Lane, Matthew (2021-12-15). "Revealed - major new £400m deal agreed for BTR units at Nine Elms Park". Property Investor Today. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ Booth, Hunter (2022-09-28). "The bright lights of Battersea Power Station are igniting change". Savills. Retrieved 2025-03-13.