Wates Construction and Riverstone have celebrated the structural completion of later living residence Riverstone Bishops Avenue.
The topping out ceremony in Hampstead was attended by the Mayor of Barnet, the Barnet Education and Learning Service, Barnet & Southgate College, and BOOST, who work with the council and other providers to help local residents into work. Speeches were given by Wates chairman Tim Wates, Mark Craig, regional director of Wates Construction London, Riverstone chairman Penny Hughes, and Riverstone CEO Martin Earp.
Designed by architects RG+P and interior designers Bowler James Brindley, Riverstone Bishops Avenue will be an exclusive residence for over 65s. With 93 apartments across six stories, the development will offer a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses. Amenities will include a pool & spa with Treatment Rooms, physiotherapy suite, and espresso Bar.
The design targets a net zero operational carbon plan – renewable energy generation will be promoted via bio-solar roof panels, with electric vehicle charging stations, heat recovery technology, and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.
Mark Craig, regional director of Wates Construction London, said: “It was a pleasure to be in Hampstead to celebrate the structural completion of this project. At Wates, we take pride not only in the quality of our work but also in making sure that everything we do has a positive impact on the communities we serve. I’m delighted that at the ceremony we were joined by the Mayor of Barnet, a local year 10 student who did a work experience placement here, and by so many of the social enterprises who have worked alongside us on this project.”
Riverstone CEO Martin Earp said: “The milestone completion of the structure is a proud moment for Riverstone and our construction partners … the ceremony today was a great opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of all those who are working on the project and the close successful collaboration.”
