Construction of the 10,000 sq ft 82 Mount Street scheme will start this autumn.

The latest technology will be applied to the design of the entire development to minimise physical touch points as much as possible.

Passenger lifts will be designed to be “no touch” using contactless fobs with access to the building controlled by voice recognition systems.

Communal areas and apartment living spaces will have finishes and surfaces made from anti-viral materials.

REDD is also exploring using materials such as antibacterial copper for key touch point surfaces because it kills Covid-19 in just four hours.

Special air filtration systems for the apartments will also be installed to ensure the highest standards of health and safety.

REDD said its is “ensuring the highest standards of Covid-19 prevention since there may be a future shift in UK building regulations to help safeguard for future viruses.”