Euston Tower to become life sciences hub in Camden

Camden Council has approved plans to transform Euston Tower into a life sciences and innovation hub. The tower has been empty for four years and will be partially demolished to create a new 32-story mixed-use building. Developer British Land expressed happiness over the approval, calling it a "world-class science and technology building." The new Euston Tower will include office space and specialized labs. British Land promises the building will be all-electric and sustainable. However, there are concerns from groups like Climate Emergency Camden (CEC), who argue that the construction may produce a significant carbon footprint due to materials like steel and concrete. They believe more of the original structure should be preserved. Several organizations, including Friends of Regent’s Park and Royal Parks, have also objected, claiming the new tower will negatively impact views from nearby parks. Despite these concerns, Camden Council argues the benefits of the project outweigh any potential harm. British Land plans to invest £27 million towards building 28 affordable housing units at Tybald’s Estate. The project is expected to create at least 160 apprenticeships and 70 local jobs. This area is identified in the council's growth plan as a key zone for development. The tower, which used to be the home of Capital Radio and Inmarsat, will feature a design by Danish firm 3XN GXN and British firms Adamson Associates and DSDHA Studio. The decision is now awaiting final approval from the Mayor of London.