Proposed Use: New build apartments in five-storey building with
basement parking
Former Use: Redundant office building
Gross Area: 1,500 m2
Accommodation: 15 apartments
Construction Value: £1.8 million
Located on a small site at the northern gateway to Ilford town centre,
277 Cranbrook Road replaces a disused 1960's office block. It marks
the beginning of the town centre, and the new buildings will be
an important landmark for the area. Generous balconies and full-height
windows take full advantage of views over Valentines Park, and the
use of crisp, modern detailing with warm tactile materials such
as timber, stone and render give the building a special, luxurious
quality.
The flats are large and flooded with daylight, providing generous
living spaces. All car parking and servicing is located under the
building, and creative hard landscaping has been introduced to the
public realm.
