Ultra-urban industrial development blooms in central London

Construction of an ultra-urban development of five warehouse units in Brixton, has reached completion, main contractor MCS Group has announced.

MCS Group was appointed by Bloom Developments to deliver the 35,417 sq ft of Grade A, purpose-built, industrial space at 146-156 Brixton Hill and 5/6 Waterworks Road. It is the second development to complete in central London for Bloom’s ultra-urban joint venture with TPG Angelo Gordon.

The scheme has achieved BREEAM Excellent, EPC A+ status for all units, which range in size from 3,910 sq ft to 11,112 sq ft and can be combined to offer up to 23,000 sq. ft. across a single unit. They have renewable energy from solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs and each unit features electric vehicle charging points. There is operational space across the ground and first floors, with 2 tonne goods lift access and self-contained yards.

Keir Edmonds, managing director at MCS Group, said: “We are thrilled to announce that we have reached practical completion of this very high-quality industrial development in the heart of Brixton on behalf of Bloom Developments. Our team has worked hand-in-hand with the client to deliver an outstanding scheme on this ultra-urban site.”

Sam McGirr, managing partner and co-founder of Bloom Developments, said: “Bloom Brixton is the complete solution for any occupier seeking high quality, sustainable warehouse space with immediate access to central London. We are delighted to see construction reach practical completion. MCS Group have worked hard to deliver a high-quality and design-led industrial and logistics scheme in a supply-constrained inner London sub-market.”

Award-winning MCS Group delivers projects across the industrial, storage and distribution sector. The company has also built and refurbished more than 300 car dealerships including Audi, BMW, Mclaren and Jaguar Land Rover since its inception in 2003.