Hannah House, 99 – 105 Leytonstone Road, London, E15 1JA
Mixed use development
Construction cost: £2.7M

In January 2008, Fourthspace received planning permission to turn a site currently occupied by an unsightly tool and plant hire outlet into a striking development of A1 retail at ground, B1 commercial at first floor level, and 14 spacious residential apartments at second, third and fourth floor levels. Located on the fringes of the 2012 Olympic site.

The development takes a standard T shaped form, with its economies of circulation, and ‘twists’ them on each floor to release spacious balcony areas, the form of which is unique to each apartment. Materials used are clamp fired bricks, sustainably sourced timber panels, and large areas of glazing to balconies. The residential component cantilevers dramatically over the retail entrance, creating a highly visible corner element announcing the building when approaching from the north and south. The result is a highly distinctive form, whose program will contribute to it becoming a focus for the local community.

Fourthspace took the scheme through design and planning and early working drawings stages before handing over to the Contractor’s architect. The finished scheme is heavily compromised but key features and programme remain.

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