Bermondsey Square plans on show

The Watch House

Urban Catalyst, the company working on the scheme for Southwark Council, have brought in Munkenbeck & Marshall to draw up new plans for the £25 million development, replacing Arup Associates.

Urban Catalyst chief executive Ken Dytor told trade Journal Building Design that the change of architects "was a very amicable arrangement" and "not a falling out."

Changes to the previous scheme involve a consolidation and reduction in the height of the three main blocks, and there are also plans to introduce an open-air cinema or theatre.

A newsletter issued by Urban Catalyst in January says that nusinesses and organisations occupying space in the scheme will pay a service charge to support community activities, and there are plans to hold local markets on two further days a week, in addition to the established Friday antiques market.

• The open days are being held on Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Wednesday 19 March (Fri 9.30am-12 noon; Sat 10.30am-4pm; Web 5.30pm-8pm) at the Watch House (corner of the churchyard, where Bermondsey Street meets Abbey Street/Long Lane)
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