Parkhouse Street

The development site, located at 25-33 Parkhouse Street, is a unique opportunity to build a mixed-use scheme in a prominent area in South London offering views over Burgess Park. With a proper understanding of the site's significance and, most notably, its relation to the park, the applicant and the design team plan to install a new green link advancing into the community.

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The proposal suggests that under-utilized light industrial sites be transformed into a mix of residential and commercial units under the condition that no net loss of employment at the site is allowed. Moreover, the document calls for a sustainable, energy-efficient vision of the future where all the 108 new apartments must be developed, 35% of them being affordable housing as per the London Plan.

Additionally, the concept of the architecture seeks to respect the existing neighbourhood's character while still paying homage to the area's industrial past and future potential. The main architectural concept is based on a formal brick-based gridded approach.

This project involves three predominantly built buildings that step up from seven to eleven storeys along Parkhouse Street and the park edge to form an exciting a d varied skyline profile. To fit the environment effectively, specific considerations regarding scheme presentation, its impact on long views over the park, and design effects on the streetscape, as well as on daylight, sunlight, and overshadowing, have been made.

Varied massing enables the creation of extensive roof terraces or private balconies between higher roof levels, resulting in an enjoyable living experience for the new residents. Ultimately, the plan to develop 25-33 Parkhouse Street will ensure the new property seamlessly integrates into the surroundings, offering high-quality accommodation, enhancing the green space, and supporting the community's welfare.