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Conversion of a Grade II-listed former gunpowder warehouse flat on the banks of the Thames

Location

The Highway E1W

Local Authority

Tower Hamlets Council

Plot Type

Listed Building

Project Type

Interiors

Accomplishment

Complete interior refubishment of warehouse conversion flat

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project Architect, Delivery Architect, Interior Designer, Planning Consultant, Lead Consultant

Collaborators

Integrum Site Services, SD Engineers, Shearstone Mechanical

Team
Sky Moore-Clube
Nicole Guler
Robin Callister

Challenge

Our clients loved their Grade II-listed warehouse flat, but the 1980s conversion had left it with a dated and impractical interior. So, they wanted to undergo a thorough refurbishment to enhance the flat's historic charm. Of course, to do so, they would need listed building consent and a licence to alter from the freeholder. For a task so complex, it quickly became clear they needed expert guidance. That's when they came to us.

Approach

We planned to strip away many of the 1980s additions, revealing as much of the original structure as possible. This included removing plasterboards, exposing ceiling beams, and adding brick slips to interior walls to match the exterior. We also redesigned the floors, kitchen, bathroom fittings, ventilation, and storage solutions to create a cohesive and practical living space.

Solution

By carefully balancing restoration and modernisation, we transformed the flat into a stylish and functional home. We obtained listed building consent by writing our own heritage statement, ensuring the project respected the building's history. The result is a beautiful blend of 18th-century charm and contemporary living, realising the full potential of this unique property.

Before & After

Existing floor plan of a flat in a Grade II-listed gunpowder warehouse conversion on The Highway E1W. The layout features a spacious open living area, separate bedrooms, and well-defined bathroom spaces. The historic structure's unique architectural elements are preserved, showcasing the building's original character. This floor plan highlights the initial configuration before the planned interior refurbishment by Urbanist Architecture, aimed at enhancing both functionality and aesthetics while respecting the building's heritage.
Location

The Highway E1W

Local Authority

Tower Hamlets Council

Plot Type

Listed Building

Project Type

Interiors

Accomplishment

Complete interior refubishment of warehouse conversion flat

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project Architect, Delivery Architect, Interior Designer, Planning Consultant, Lead Consultant

Collaborators

Integrum Site Services, SD Engineers, Shearstone Mechanical

Team
Sky Moore-Clube
Nicole Guler
Robin Callister

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