 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
PROJECT DETAILS -
Client – COMER HOMES
Location – WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET – WOOLWICH SE18
Role – Planning Architects, Construction Architects (Part), Project Coordination
Nature of Project – 158 unit Residential new-build development in prominent Thames location. Issues regarding flooding, ecology, green roofs & conservation.
Date of Commission – 1999
Stage Complete – Project completed
Other Information – Key elements: PPG 3 - urban regeneration, high density riverside development, archaeological investigation, brownfield development, site in flood plain- as a result solution described by Environment Agency as "innovative", inter-tidal terrace, protected species, Traffic for London, high-density development, Port of London, Black Redstart, tall buildings, tower blocks, section 106 negotiations
CATEGORY – New Build Residential
DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION -
Commissioned by the client in 1999 for new build residential development on the site of King Henry VIII dockyard in Woolwich. Achieved planning consent for 181 residential units. This accommodation was provided in 4 blocks. 2 of these blocks in the form of 14 storey towers. In addition to the design of the residential accommodation on the site the following was also considered:
- Parking at ground level.
- Hard landscaping designed to provide and protect a “dry” escape from the residential accommodation in the case of the 200 year flood.
- The provision of flood warning measures.
- Land is set aside to accommodate the Greenwich Water Front Transit Route.
- The extension of the Thames river walkway
- The retention of and preservation of the existing draw docks including opening up the ground around these docks for public access.
- The incorporation of a brown roof as well as extensive roof terraces and balconies.
Construction began on 3 of the blocks in 2004 to provide 158 units. The development was completed in 2006.
Mast Quay Phase 1
Outline
Details