400 unit | Agentia Design

Agentia are working alongside Hawkins Brown Architects to develop designs for a planning application for a large residential project in East London

Three-dimensional view of a multi-storey concrete frame supported on closely spaced vertical piles. The structure has a broad lower block with open floor plates and columns, topped by a narrower section with repeated pitched roof forms. — Render of the Tower structure and Podium Block.

The development aims to deliver much-needed housing to London. The proposal aims to provide Circa 400 co-living units, equivalent to over 200 conventional homes in housing supply terms; and Circa 60 affordable C3 residential units, contributing to the borough of Tower Hamlet's affordable housing provision.

Three-dimensional view of two connected concrete-framed blocks positioned over a site plan. A tall rectangular tower stands beside a shorter block, with open structural grids, solid wall sections, floor slabs and rows of piles visible below. — The Existing Warehouse structure will be modified as part of the proposed development.

Fabrix aim to exploit and optomise use of a currently underutilised site, making efficient use of brownfield land in accordance with local and London Plan policy.

The proposals include the restoration and enhancement of a Grade II listed building, securing the long-term future of this important heritage asset and bringing it back into active use. Activation of the River Lea frontage, creating opportunities for public access and enhancing the public realm along this important waterside location.

Three-dimensional view of the full multi-storey structure, showing stacked floor plates, columns and piled foundations beneath the building. — Exploded view of Warehouse Structure.

Close-up structural view of the building base, showing columns meeting the lower structure above groups of vertical foundation piles. — Tightly packed foundations to be navigated.

Blue grid representing an irregularly shaped foundation slab, supported by rows of vertical green piles. — Warehouse Structure FE analysis model.

The design proposes the creation of a distinctive, high-quality landmark building, delivering architectural interest and contributing positively to the character of the area. Potential facilitation of public access to the listed building, allowing the community to engage with and enjoy a key element of the area’s historic fabric.

Irregular floor plate mapped over a column grid, with coloured bands and figures marking variations in force. — Structural analysis showing how bending forces vary across the floor slab under load.