Opus, London
| Opus | |
|---|---|
 Opus (left) and One Blackfriars | |
 | |
General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Bankside, London, England |
| Coordinates | 51°30′29″N 0°06′14″W / 51.507951°N 0.103937°W |
Construction started | 2019 |
Completed | 2026 (topped out) |
| Height | |
| Roof | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 50 |
| Design and construction | |
Architecture firm | PLP Architecture |
Opus is a residential skyscraper under construction in Bankside, London. The building was topped out in September 2025, and with a quoted height of 170 m (560 ft) claims to be the tallest residential building in central London.[1][2] The building is expected to be completed by 2027.[3][4] It is part of the emerging skyscraper cluster around Bankside.
Background and description
[edit]Designs by PLP Architecture were submitted by developer Native Land in 2020 and planning permission was granted the same year.[5][4] Construction began in 2024.[6] Private amenities in the building include a padel court, bouldering wall, gym, Pilates studio and health centre.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "PLP Architecture Celebrates Topping Out of Opus at Bankside Yards | News". www.plparchitecture.com. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ "Can London make itself at home on the South Bank?". www.ft.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ "Southwark, SE1, named one of the best places to live in London 2026". thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- 1 2 London, Luxury; Aspinall, Cordelia (2026-06-24). "Opus, Bankside Yards: A new landmark on London's South Bank". Luxury London. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "Planning – Application Summary". Southwark London Borough Council. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ↑ "Multiplex starts on 50-storey Thames tower". Construction Enquirer. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ Bloomfield, Ruth (2025-06-18). "£100m-worth of flats sold off-plan in two months at 50-storey riverside skyscraper". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-09-26.