Grimsby Street, Shoreditch

An ingenious scheme making use of residual land around transport infrastructure, with three commercial units on the ground floor.

Site and context

The scheme makes use of residual land around the high-level London Overground railway viaduct over Brick Lane which would otherwise have had little other use.

Development process

TfL commissioned the architects to investigate the development potential of the site despite it initially being considered of little commercial value due to its small size, awkward configuration and the proximity of the railway line.

Layout and massing

The project was developed to accommodate seven four-storey town houses and commercial space under the viaduct. Building so close to the East London Line required a detailed working knowledge of rail-related development constraints and a forensic investigation of the rights of light and access agreements.

Construction and sustainability

The design uses cost-effective, innovative construction methods to resolve acoustic and vibration issues.

Scheme information