Regeneration For Trio Of Hackney Buildings
A full planning application has been submitted to redevelop a prominent Hackney site with new homes and a commercial unit.
The proposal is for 8 one-, two- and three-bed apartments together with a ground floor retail unit, cycle storage and secure amenity space exclusively for residents’ use.
“The trio of existing buildings were originally built in the late 19th Century and are typical of the housing style at the time,” explains our associate, Antoine Reaud, who is leading the project. “Simple in form, they have been subject to a series of differing alterations, meaning they have little commonality with the streetscape.
“Our proposal has focused on re-establishing continuity with the existing three-storey building line, expressing the retail unit frontage to provide a distinct ‘base’, and recessing the massing to minimise visual impact.
“A material palette of brick, terracotta and aluminum provides noticeable differentiation while contemporary detailing responds to the adjacent building and adds visual interest to the façade.
“We are hopeful for a positive outcome from this application so that these buildings can be repurposed to help meet housing need in the Borough,” adds Antoine.