St Marys Wharf

Squire & Partners are transforming the former Guildford Debenhams department store site in Surrey into a vibrant mixed-use destination for Native Land. The St. Mary’s Wharf development will feature two new fossil-fuel free buildings with zero emissions in operation, designed by the practice in response to the surrounding heritage of the area.

St. Mary’s Wharf will regenerate an important part of Guildford’s town centre by providing a new public square, riverside walk, and pocket park, breathing new life and animation into the public realm.

The seven- and eight-storey buildings draw on local materials and details to create a composition that will enhance the conservation area and provide a beautiful addition to Guildford’s architectural landscape.

Proposals for the riverside site will deliver the highest quality housing alongside lifestyle amenities for both residents and the wider community. St. Mary’s Wharf will comprise 185 private and affordable homes, 21,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant space, and almost an acre of newly created riverside public realm. The buildings will be all-electric and net zero carbon in operation.