The tallest modular building in West London has been topped out, reaching 32 storeys or 106 metres tall
West London’s tallest modular building, Enclave: Acton, is a built-to-rent tower being constructed by Tide Construction, and owned by Outpost Management.
The building is now set to open ahead of schedule in 2025 as a residential-led mixed-use building.
The building covers 220,000 sq ft
The building will house 462 co-living apartments, as well as 18,000 sq ft of amenity space spread over five floors. This will include a spa, a bar lounge, private dining and co-working spaces, a library, a gym, a cinema, a karaoke room, a sports simulation suite, basketball court, and a games lounge.
The building will also feature a landscaped roof terrace on the 32nd floor, covering 2,000 sq ft and offering views across London.
Enclave: Acton is West London’s tallest modular building
The building was constructed utilising a volumetric construction technique, through Tide Construction’s offsite manufacturing arm, Vision. The techniques utilised saved carbon in the construction as well as reduced construction times,
Christy Hayes, chief executive of Tide and Vision, said: “The Castle exemplifies the transformative potential of volumetric construction in addressing the UK’s housing needs. It enables the efficient development of high-quality homes delivering them with speed, scale, and the precision of factory production. We are delighted to mark this milestone in our partnership with BlackRock Real Estate and Outpost Management, following their acquisition of The Castle earlier this year. This follows on from the successful collaboration of the 817 bed co-living development Enclave: Croydon in 2023.”
James Halstead, CIO European Value-Add real estate, BlackRock, said: “Reaching this milestone so rapidly underscores the programme benefits of volumetric construction. We’re excited to be investing in the delivery of much-needed housing in a more sustainable manner. The Enclave partnership resonates with the wider investment strategy for our flagship European value add series that has high conviction in sectors with strong tailwinds and growing investor appetite.”
