Wandsworth Tower Completes Construction at Former Ram Brewery Site
The 36-storey Artisan tower, part of the Wandsworth Mills regeneration, has reached its full height, set to deliver 172 new homes.
By Priya Shah
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The Wandsworth Council Leader, Cllr Robert Morritt, joined developers to celebrate the 'topping out' of The Artisan tower at the former Ram Brewery site in Wandsworth Town, a significant milestone in the regeneration scheme.
The 36-storey Artisan tower, located on the former Ram Brewery site, has now reached its full height. It will provide 172 new low-carbon homes, with the first residents expected to move in next year. The overall Wandsworth Mills development, spanning 3.4 acres alongside the River Wandle, will deliver a total of 389 homes, including Shared Ownership properties in partnership with Wandle Housing Association.
The masterplan for the site includes new residential buildings and restored Grade II listed townhouses. This transformation of the town centre site will also deliver 210 metres of improved river frontage and 2,000 square metres of new public realm.
The topping out ceremony took place on the tower's top level. Cllr Robert Morritt and Cllr Ravi Govindia, Chair of the Planning Committee, attended alongside representatives from Wandle Housing Association, Berkeley, Stathom Group, and key construction and design partners.
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"I was delighted to join the team at Wandsworth Mills and see the incredible progress made on constructing the latest addition to our town centre, which can be seen for miles. We want to work with ambitious, long-term partners who share our determination to get high-quality projects moving and deliver benefits for the local area. Here on the historic former Ram Brewery site this development is bringing new jobs and homes, as well as opening up new routes along the River Wandle."
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"This is a fantastic moment for Wandsworth Mills. Topping out The Artisan is a major milestone and we’re delighted to celebrate it alongside the Council Leader and so many of our valued partners. Delivering complex urban regeneration projects is never easy, and I want to thank all of our partners for their support and for working with us to overcome the challenges along the way. Working alongside a collaborative and pro-growth council gives us real confidence to push forward and deliver our vision for a sustainable new part of Wandsworth Town centre."
This event follows the recent launch of Wandsworth Council's new Developer Forums, aimed at fostering partnerships with the private sector to attract investment and deliver necessary homes, jobs, and public spaces. Wandsworth Mills is generating employment, training, and work experience opportunities for local residents, with Berkeley collaborating with Wandsworth Council’s Work Match team to facilitate access to these opportunities. The regeneration also involves opening up the River Wandle with new riverside routes and habitat improvements, enhancing public access to a previously inaccessible site.
The project, which includes contemporary residential buildings and restored Grade II listed townhouses, will transform the town centre site, providing 210 metres of improved river frontage and 2,000 square metres of new public realm. It celebrates Wandsworth’s industrial heritage while creating new landscaped areas for the community. The project is also contributing over £17.5 million to the borough through its Section 106 package and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
