Grosvenor Waterside

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This development looks out over a stretch of the Thames that is rich in culture, heritage and architecture. In the Victorian era, one side of Grosvenor Dock served as Thomas Cubitt's building yard supplying coal to Sir Joseph Bazalgette's adjacent Western Pumping Station. Now, stand two residential buildings, robust brick structures reflecting this industrial character with deep reveals and bold projecting balconies. A third building is a pavilion of silver anodised aluminum at the threshold between dock and street. The three provide enclosure to an outer basin area and lock and a sympathetic face to the river.

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Grosvenor Dock on the north bank of the Thames, adjacent to Chelsea Bridge

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Context

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Balcony, window and brick detail

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The elevations of the two brick buildings mirror one another

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View across the basin

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The buildings frame a Victorian lock

City
London SW1
Use
Housing
Client
St James Homes
Status
Completed
Size
14,990 sqm
Units
120
Environmental credentials
Ecohomes assessment 'very good'
Awards

Brick Awards Best Private Housing Development 2006

Collaborators
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Structure: Walsh Associates

Services: Hoare Lea

Landscape: GLD

Cost: Gleeds

Contractor: Mace Ltd

Masterplan architect: Broadway Malyan

Detailed design: Amos Partnership

Civil engineer: Waterman Partnership

Highways: WSP

Art consultant: Future City Consultants

Photography: Peter Cook/VIEW