Alcatel

Alcatel- Lucent (now Nokia) wanted to invest in their Greenwich based factory. After significant design work it was felt that there was scope to reorganise the factory and liberate some land for development.

This development model has numerous advantages. Alcatel-Lucent get a new factory to help their business expand and excess brownfield land is used to build much needed new homes. Careful design allows industrial and residential uses to be located immediately next to each other. This structure is an exemplar way for land owning businesses to invest in their future.

The brief for the residential accommodation was to create beautiful homes which made the transition in height from the existing terrace houses to a tall tower.

The aspiration was to enhance the existing townscape, create spaces full of natural light and incorporate public realm that encourages community interaction.