Island Point is a new residential development by Architects Squire and Partners on Westferry Road, London delivering a group of low-rise homes to the local community.
The scheme provides 173 residential units of which 142 are social rented and 31 shared ownership. The community is centred on a new south facing garden square, framed by apartment blocks, townhouses and maisonettes.
Townhouses enjoy private gardens, and each apartment has its own external terrace. A community pavilion for use by residents and local groups is positioned in the centre of the site.
Designs reference local industrial buildings including the listed Burrells Wharf, employing brick as the primary material and metal detailing for windows and balconies, grouped vertically in bays.
Within this common architectural language, different expressions define the building types – maisonettes arranged in pairs, townhouses expressed as individual units and apartments in larger warehouse style buildings.
Areas of green glazed bricks are used to bring interest and character to the development, the colour referencing the Blythe Burrell Colour Company Ltd which established its colour works on the nearby Millwall Iron Works in 1888.
Karim Azem, Director at Chalegrove Properties says “From the initial concept stages, Chalegrove’s vision for Island Point was to create an exceptional affordable development that would reflect London’s diverse design heritage.
We were keen to establish a new benchmark in terms of design, quality of materials and feelings of light and space. Importantly, we wanted our new homes to quickly become an integral part of the local community.
Squire and Partners’ design successfully fused influences from both local Dockland Warehouses and iconic Chelsea Mews developments. These design elements were interspersed with generous areas of soft and hard landscaping, forming large open public spaces, as well as intimate areas for relaxation and play for all ages.
Island Point is a real triumph. It has already created a new community within the Isle of Dogs, of which everyone can be proud. This ranges from those involved in its design and construction, right through to the new residents and home owners.”
