The retrofit, refurbishment and extension of this significant site in Putney was granted unanimous planning approval at committee in August 2021.

The project vision for the refurbishment and redevelopment of this site and existing building centres around embracing the nature of the name ‘Parklife.’ Throughout the initial design development, the entire team were keenly focused on embedding core principles throughout all areas of the scheme, resulting in a progressive design approach welcomed by Wandsworth Council and key stakeholders.

We looked to significantly improve the quality of architecture and quality/quantum of workspace while maintaining a vast amount of the existing building and structure to improve embedded sustainability. Architecturally, the existing building was particularly uninspiring and in a state of disrepair having been left empty for some years. Our context driven, stepped massing profile to the extension element and material palette across the proposal tied together local references as well as key contemporary interventions.

At the centre of the scheme, we activated the poor quality and empty inner courtyard through a site specific landscaping proposal, further connecting to the core, surrounding workspaces and rooftop garden. The end of journey facilities were upgraded at lower ground level with dedicated and diverse cycle parking alongside a reduction in the the number of existing car parking spaces, again promoting the naturally embedded sustainable agenda.