East Ferry Road
- Client: Lipman Properties
- Contacts: Andrew Long, Anil Pallan
East Ferry Road is a small mixed-use development spanning three to eight storeys. The scheme is located within the Coldharbour Conservation Area and faces onto a prominent junction between the eastern end of Marsh Wall and East Ferry Road.
The scheme will provide 26 new residential homes ranging from one bedroom to four-bedroom apartments-and among these, 10% will be wheelchair accessible or adaptable and 18.3% will be affordable-; and 81 sqm of valuable flexible commercial floorspace at the ground floor. Residential amenities such as cycle storage, refuse facilities, internal amenity and private gardens complete the accommodation on the ground floor with residential units situated on the upper floors. The development will provide a positive contribution to LBTH housing targets, removing a vacant derelict site, and optimising brownfield land within an urban location.
The building form has been carefully considered due to its proximity with neighbouring buildings as well as being within a conservation area. The façade design utilises a light beige brick and corrugated metal cladding to create a modern aesthetic. A golden colour to the metalwork highlights entrances and ties the ground floor functions together, while perforated corrugated panels allow for ventilation. Improvements to pedestrian safety and enhancements to the public realm along East Ferry Road are an integral to the project, including repaving footpaths and improving pedestrian crossings.
Emphasis is placed on sustainability, with a car-free design, ample cycle parking, and sustainable urban drainage features. The scheme aims to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating through sustainable design features and energy-efficient systems along with a significant reduction in carbon emissions, surpassing regulatory standards by 78.72%. It will also incorporate elements to enhance biodiversity, including additional trees, green walls, biodiverse green roofs, and habitat creation, with a targeted biodiversity net gain of 130%.
