The creation of a new mews on an old industrial site in the heart of
london. Close to the central business districts of the City and Canary
wharf, this project provides high quality housing within a culturally
rich and historically colourful part of London.The Architecture
has been driven by the desire to create light and airy spaces combined
with privacy, essential to healthy urban living. This has formed a very
exciting series of volumes and external spaces.The bold
geometric facade, shifting and opening to encourage light penetration
and provide privacy is balanced and softened with the use of an
inspired colour palette. Colours chosen are commonly found in reclaimed
London Stock bricks. Here the painted surfaces are on the Bay faces,
cranked open from the primary elevation. The rendered screens are fully
enclosed at ground floor level with sheltered balconies at first floor
level. The Architecture forms a new terrace, with 5 Houses and two
apartment blocks, seamlessly united under one roofline. All units enjoy
private terraces, balconies and a shared cobbled entrance court. The
Mews is gated for added security and privacy.