Planning Submitted for a Major Town Centre Scheme Transforming & Refurbishing the Original Electric Works in Woolwich, London
SCOPE:
– 918 PBSA STUDENT BEDS
– 420 CO-LIVING UNITS
– 93 AFFORDABLE HOMES // 70% Social Rented // 30% Shared Ownership
– A New Children’s nursery
– Retention and refurbishment of the original Electric Works
DLA architecture is the lead architect for this major town centre regeneration project in the centre of Woolwich. The planning application submitted on 08 October 2024 for this hectare of brownfield land that is in a pivotal position to connect the town with the historic Woolwich Arsenal and the new Elizabeth line station. The mixed-use development is centred around high quality new public realm, contextual architecture that creates a sense of uniqueness to the town’s history. And follows several months of drop-ins and extensive design workshops with local community groups, the formal public consultation period began on 6 July 2024, and continued until 4 August 2024. The scheme will introduce over 918 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units, as well as 420 co living units and 93 affordable homes (70% social rented). It will also preserve the historic Electric Works building fronting a new public square. Amenities will include a children’s nursery, community spaces, affordable workspaces and night time economy uses. Public Art is incorporated into the elevation design with new routes through the site connecting the green spaces, various uses and entrances will create a pattern of new pedestrian friendly pathways throughout the site.
Jermaine Browne Partner & Co-Founder re:shape said “The demand for alternative living options, urgent housing delivery, and genuinely affordable social homes has never been more pressing in the UK. “As a recent entrant into the market with a clear mission to create new sustainable rental housing solutions for younger generations, re:shape is dedicated to enhancing the built environment, expanding housing choices for all salary levels, and showcasing the pivotal role SMEs can play to address national priorities.”
Chris Levett, Director DLA said “The project is very fulfilling for the practice as the development includes many social benefits for local people in particular high levels of affordable homes and affordable workspace”
Charles Jabre, Associate Director DLA said “Our design approach follows our company ethos which is to create architecture that references the local context to create a place that is specific to the site. We researched the architecture of Woolwich and used this as our inspiration. That sense of home is concentrated around the re-imagining of the original Electric Works with quirky green bricks and green cladding”
CLIENT: re:shape
ARCHITECT: DLA ARCHITECTURE
LOCATION: WOOLWICH / LONDON
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: BOSK
PLANNING CONSULTANT: SAVILLS
COST CONSULTANT / PROJECT MANAGER: KS4
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