Brentford Waterside
- Location
- London , UK
- Client
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Expertise
- Architecture
- Acoustics
- Building Services Engineering
- Civil & Structural Engineering
- Landscape Architecture
- Sustainability
- Completion
- 2017
- Size
- 8,825 sq m
- Cost
- $41.8M
Appointed by the London Borough of Hounslow, BDP designed a mixed-use development delivering affordable housing within the Brentford Waterside masterplan.
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Linking Brentford High Street to the waterfront, the scheme prioritizes social rent homes with a focus on 2- and 3-bedroom units to meet housing needs. The tenure-blind design includes 96 homes, 1,225sqm of retail space, car parking, and landscaped podium gardens.
Delivered within a tight eight-month program, the project secured detailed planning consent and supported the Compulsory Purchase Order process. Close collaboration with the Council ensured legal robustness and streamlined pre-app design reviews.
To maximize housing, early studies recommended demolishing existing buildings instead of retaining them as proposed. Engaging with local groups and conservation officers, we demonstrated the public benefits of redevelopment, achieving an uplift of 26 social rented homes.
Anticipating future regulations, the fire strategy integrated sprinklers. Duplex units with roof gardens were added late in the process, introducing family homes efficiently by leveraging existing circulation cores.
All homes meet London Plan standards, with space-efficient designs like modular bathrooms and sliding pocket doors enhancing usability for social rent tenants. This thoughtful approach exemplifies people-centered design while addressing local housing challenges.
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"“By incorporating passive design techniques and optimizing daylight and ventilation, these homes are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective for our residents.
This project exemplifies the high standards we are setting across Hounslow’s regeneration efforts, and I’m excited to see Brentford Waterside continue to grow as a place where people want to live, work, and enjoy life.
