33 new social and shared ownership homes for Peabody are arranged on a tight urban site as a five storey building addressing the street with 3 courtyard houses to the rear. Lettering is built into the facade describing the history of the site. Flats on upper floors all face south and enjoy large balconies formed from a steel framework lined with vertical timbers creating a lightweight screen. The timbers rise to the top of the building where they become brise soleil shading. The balconies and a communal roof terrace enjoy fantastic views towards the City of London skyline.

This project was completed by Andrew Carr at Brady Mallalieu Architects. Photos by Dennis Gilbert/VIEW.