The Capston: two new luxury towers complete the Embassy Gardens development in London

The Capston is the final chapter in the regeneration of Nine Elms, marking the completion of the major Embassy Gardens residential development – a new neighbourhood built around the US Embassy in London, on the banks of the Thames. In just a few years, the area has been transformed, partly thanks to the opening of the new Nine Elms Underground station and its proximity to Battersea Power Station, the former power station on the river that has been transformed into a ‘destination’ featuring shops, restaurants and a variety of experiences, attracting a million visitors a month.

Sean Mulryan, CEO of Ballymore, the developer behind Embassy Gardens, describes The Capston as the “crowning glory” of the large complex: the two residential towers, 11 and 22 storeys high, will have a New York-style exterior, with clean, angular lines and red-brick façades reminiscent of those in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Inside, the inspiration is distinctly Art Deco, with the entrance hall, reception rooms, library and staircases adorned with statues, paintings, ceramics and stained-glass windows – a mix of period pieces and works by contemporary artists curated by Bryan O’Sullivan, the interior designer of the moment.

The 247 flats vary in size, from studio flats to three-bedroom penthouses, but all feature private terraces with views of the Thames and the London skyline, as well as high ceilings ranging from 2.65 to 2.80 metres – a rarity in modern buildings. The communal areas include a large library, a lounge and a wellness centre with a gym and spa, as well as a residents-only club featuring a cocktail bar, a dining room, a private kitchen and a terrace.

The entrance to the complex is directly opposite the US Embassy, with a ground-floor pavilion linking the two buildings and a Japanese-inspired ‘secret garden’. Residents of The Capston will also have access to Embassy Gardens’ famous Sky Pool, the large transparent swimming pool suspended between two buildings at a height of 35 metres – the only one of its kind in Europe. The Capston is due to be completed in 2028, with flat prices ranging from £750,000 to £7 million.