Sitting right across the street from the Tate Modern in London is the <a href="http://www.rsh-p.com/render.aspx?siteID=1&amp;navIDs=1,4,25,1585,1925" target="_blank">NEO Bankside</a>, a new residential and mixed use development by <a href="http://www.rsh-p.com/" target="_blank">Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners</a>. The striking exteriors of the five steel and glass pavilions feature distinctive X-marks that help to provide structural strength. This leaves the interiors open, flexible and filled with natural daylight. Lush and native gardens designed by <a href="http://www.gillespies.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gillespies</a> at the street level bring a much needed dose of nature into the city.

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<a href="http://www.neobankside.com/" target="_blank">NEO Bankside</a> is located directly south of the Tate Modern and features four buildings with 217 residences and a six-story office block.

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Neo Bankside-Rogers Stirk Harbour Partners

The hexagonal buildings have a distinctive external cross-bracing system, which removes the need for internal structural walls and creates a very flexible and open interior.

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Glazed elevator towers on the exterior provide residents and visitors views of London on their ride up or down.

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The apartments all enjoy a high level of natural daylighting with sun protection provided with louvered panels in key locations.

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Neo Bankside-Rogers Stirk Harbour Partners

A simple palette of steel, glass and wood help place the project within the Bankside area. The project also enjoys a private gym, wine cellar, underground parking, and a concierge service.

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Neo Bankside-Rogers Stirk Harbour Partners

Single-glazed balconies, or Winter Gardens at the north and south ends of each building are connected to the residences with large sliding doors and expand living space outdoors.

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Residents and visitors of NEO Bankside also enjoy an expansive garden not typically enjoyed in a dense urban location.

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The rich landscape was designed by <a href="http://www.gillespies.co.uk/#/showcase/landscape-design/neo-bankside-london/" target="_blank">Gillespies,</a> who were inspired by natural woodlands.

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Neo Bankside-Rogers Stirk Harbour Partners

Beehives, and orchard of fruit trees, an herb garden and a variety of landscaped space infuse the area with nature.

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Even within the constrained footprint, native plants create a high level of biodiversity.

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NEO Bankside site plan.

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Neo Bankside-Rogers Stirk Harbour Partners

Sitting right across the street from the Tate Modern in London is the NEO Bankside, a new residential and mixed use development by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. The striking exteriors of the five steel and glass pavilions feature distinctive X-marks that help to provide structural strength. This leaves the interiors open, flexible and filled with natural daylight. Lush and native gardens designed by Gillespies at the street level bring a much needed dose of nature into the city.