This new build four storey plus basement building occupies a corner site with a presence on two streets and views across Hackney Downs, providing 9 flats and a split level B1 Unit.

The development potential was maximised for this complex site, which had a long history of unsuccessful applications for smaller less efficient schemes. The floor plates are staggered, so that each elevation accords with its respective street scene, and are accessed off both landings of a carefully placed staircase, providing an extremely efficient plan. A central courtyard affords plenty of light and dual aspect to all of the flats.

A mixed grey stock brick with some colour variance is paired with dark railings and windows to enliven the elevations, while complimenting the Victorian stocks of the neighbouring buildings.

Status: Completed 2016

Client: Northill Properties

Cost: £1.8M