Scheme replaces 1980s office block and will finish in summer 2027

McAleer & Rushe has won a 拢100m deal to build a 21-storey student housing development designed by Danish architect 3XN in the City.

The scheme involves replacing a five-storey 1980s office block called Friary Court near Fenchurch Street Station, which has around 6,870 sq m of office space as well as a bistro and wine bar.

It is 3XN鈥檚 second scheme in the Square Mile with the firm behind a 37-storey office block at 2-3 Finsbury Avenue for British Land鈥檚 Broadgate development which is being carried out by Sir Robert McAlpine.

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Source: 3XN Architects

3XN Architects鈥� proposals for 65 Crutched Friars, seen from the south

Developer Dominus Real Estate said work on the site at 65 Crutched Friars is set to start later this spring for a summer 2027 finish.

The scheme also provides a permanent home for the Migration Museum, which is currently based in Lewisham.

Others working on the deal include executive architect TP Bennett, project manager RPS, commercial surveyor Turner & Townsend, structural and civil engineer Ramboll and M&E consultant Waterman.