Queen's Yard
- Client: Hatton Gardens Properties Ltd
- Architect: Emrys Architects
- Contacts: John Osborn, Nia Jardine, Ben Church
- LPA: Tower Hamlets
Located within the Fish Island and White Post Lane Conservation Area, Queen’s Yard sits at the heart of Hackney Wick’s former industrial quarter. Once characterised by warehouses and manufacturing, the area has evolved significantly in recent years as industry has moved away. Supported by the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games, it has transformed into a thriving creative and residential neighbourhood, renowned for its vibrant and diverse creative culture.
Queen’s Yard comprises ten industrial units arranged around a central yard, historically used for parking and servicing. The site accommodates a diverse mix of uses, including a theatre, brewery, artist studios, offices and warehouse spaces, reflecting the area’s diverse character. Two of the units at Queen’s Yard are recognised as non-designated heritage assets, adding further significance and sensitivity to the site.
Planning permission was secured to deliver a series of carefully considered upgrades across the yard, reinforcing its role as a vibrant local destination while respecting its industrial heritage and conservation area setting. The approved scheme introduces a number of enhancements across four buildings:
- Unit 14: Change of use from office to a gym at ground floor level, with open-air padel courts positioned on the roof. The rooftop activity space is designed to animate the site and visibly showcase the energy of the hub.
- Unit 3: Repurposing of a vacant MOT centre to create a new food court.
- Unit 5: Conversion of a vacant office into a café with an active street frontage.
- Unit 9: Refurbishment of the building, including the introduction of a ground floor market canopy and the change of use of the fifth floor to provide a new bar and restaurant space. Light industrial and office uses are retained across the remainder of the building, preserving employment space within the site.
The consented proposals strengthen Queen’s Yard’s identity as a dynamic mixed-use destination, while celebrating the site’s industrial character and creative heritage.
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