Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Albert Embankment · SE1
The Corniche, SE1
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Albert Embankment, London SE1 |
| Architect | Foster + Partners |
| Developer | St James (Berkeley Group) |
| Height | Up to 26 storeys |
| Homes | 168 two- and three-bedroom apartments |
The Corniche at a glance
About The Corniche
The scheme was part of a wider renewal of Albert Embankment, a stretch of riverside that was long dominated by offices.
Lambeth Palace, the Garden Museum and the riverside walk are on the doorstep, with Westminster across Lambeth Bridge.
Vauxhall (Victoria line, national rail and buses) and Lambeth North (Bakerloo) are walkable; Westminster is across the river.
Lambeth Palace,The Archbishop of Canterbury's London residence.,Garden Museum,Next to Lambeth Palace.,Westminster,Across Lambeth Bridge.
Buyers and tenants wanting riverside apartments with Westminster views and quick access to the West End and City.
Albert Embankment: riverside apartments, warehouse conversions and period terraces
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- Since May 2026, tenancies are periodic and you can leave with two months' notice
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Deposit cap is five weeks' rent, or six weeks where annual rent is £50,000 or more.
Frequently asked questions
Map: The Corniche
Foster + Partners towers looking straight across the Thames to Parliament.
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Who designed The Corniche?
Foster + Partners.
How many apartments?
168.
Who developed it?
St James, part of Berkeley Group.
Sources
Facts checked October 2026. Details such as amenities and ownership can change; check with the building's managing agent.
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