Dalston Western Curve, London

Dalston Western Curve, London

Location

United Kingdom

Sector

Residential

Duration

20 months

Size

106 Units

This project involved the construction of 106 apartments and ground floor retail space at Dalston in the London Borough of Hackney. 

Building heights range from 3 storey to 7 storeys in height with step backs at upper levels to accommodate terraced and green roof areas. 

The project was split across 2 sites (separated by Kingsland High St) and was built over a railway tunnel as can be seen in the photos below.  This involved significant technical challenges in obtaining technical approvals and permissions to work over a live railway environment and to allow for the piling adjacent to the rail structures.  

The logistical challenges were also significant given this busy London location and required interface with Transport for London, The London Borough of Hackney, London Overground and the Metropolitan Police in order to manage traffic movements efficiently and with the minimum of disruption to the roads network or neighbours.  

 

Project Team:
Client
Taylor Wimpey Central London
Architect
RMA Architects
Civil/Structural
Clark Nicholls Marcel
M&E Engineers
Design & Management Services Ltd
Cost Consultant
Bruce Shaw Management Services