The regeneration of this site on the Rennie Estate forms part of the fourth phase of the London Borough of Southwark’s New Homes Development Programme and is one of four sites which we are working on for the Council. These proposals provide 49 high quality new homes across the 0.26 ha site formerly occupied by garages and a car park. All homes are for council tenants with 50% reserved for local residents. The site sits at the junction of Galleywall Road and Galleywall Road Trading Estate.n

The form of the new development responds to the adjacent tower blocks  (Trevithick House and Landman House) by repeating their rhythm whilst aligning to the exsiting street paterrns . The building is set back to maximise amenity for existing residents and creates a new landscaped area and link to the Galleywall Nature Reserve and Barlow House, improving access to these spaces for new and existing residents. The form, with its chamfered edges, has been carefully designed to allow views out from the tower blocks behind and minimise overshadowing.

Brick is the principal material with variations in the treatment of balconies and window reveals adding interest to the façade. The lower floors have a horizontal emphasis, with projecting balconies and expressed window lintels. On the upper storeys windows have a vertical scale and balconies are recessed. 

The 49 new apartments vary in size from one to four bedrooms with 60% suitable for three or more residents. As part of the new development, estate-wide improvements to the landscape and public realm have been proposed, to benefit both new and incoming residents to the Rennie Estate.