Global charity Oasis has announced that it has chosen the award-winning United House Group as its preferred partner for the redevelopment of the Oasis Centre in Waterloo.

Oasis chose United House after a demanding three-stage competitive selection process, based on a range of criteria including their approach to the project and their track record of delivering high quality buildings that make a difference to their local communities.

United House is a specialist contractor and developer with an outstanding track record in delivering innovative mixed-use developments. They have experience of working in the London Borough of Lambeth through the Clapham One scheme, which is due for completion in early 2012, where a Studio Egret West (SEW)-designed new community library, a primary care medical centre, leisure facilities plus affordable and private housing have created a new focus to Clapham High Street.

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As part of the United House team, SEW has been appointed as architects for the development. SEW, renowned for its exciting community schemes, will help transform the Oasis site in Westminster Bridge Road into a vibrant community hub which will include new facilities for local residents, charities and community groups.

Design feasibility studies for the site are in progress and have included a range of options. Oasis and United House will now begin engaging with the local community, stakeholders and the London Borough of Lambeth to develop a scheme for the site. They will be consulting widely with and involving neighbours, local businesses, community groups and all relevant statutory bodies in the New Year. Following the consultation process, detailed plans will be produced and a formal application will be submitted to the London Borough of Lambeth and the GLA.

(CD)