Gascoigne East, London – Phase 2

New homes for Barking

The phase is split into five blocks consisting of 11 new buildings ranging from 4 to 14 storeys which frame a 5,000 sqm park at the heart of the scheme. High quality urban amenity spaces are linked by a green corridor running from North to South of the site enhancing the identity of the Estate. The two main blocks both frame large podium-level shared gardens promoting permeability across the site and social interaction between residents.

The aim is to deliver well-planned, high quality apartments for different sized households from singles through to families. The development features 526 Scandinavian-style family apartments, 65% of which will be affordable rent or shared ownership and 35% for private sale. All will have private amenity space in the form of a balcony, terrace or garden and most will also have access to some form of communal amenity and garden space.

Green Living

Designated as a car-free development, over 1,000 cycle parking spaces are planned for the estate to encourage active travel. Residents will also be able to live a greener life thanks to photo-voltaic cells, connection to the district heating system and roof-top greenhouses. The energy savings are expected to be 40% of CO2 emissions against the Building Regulations.

Modular Approach

Building on the scale of the surrounding context, three main building typologies were developed with a rational grid system. These typologies lend themselves to off-site methods of construction to allow for a high level of position and less time on site during the build phase. The facades present an approach to an architectural design suitable for this location in Barking. An approach that has variation while maintaining a material palette that is robust and recognisable as being part of London.