Ripple Road
Location: 174 Ripple Road, Barking IG11 7PR
Scale: Five storeys, 8 homes and a 130 sqm commercial unit
Planning: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, 20/01832/FULL
Brief
We secured planning permission for a five-storey building with eight homes (one 1-bed, five 2-bed and two 3-bed) above a 130 sqm flexible unit (Class E/Class F1) at ground floor. The scheme is car free and is held as a long-term rental.
The building needed to sit comfortably next to the terraces to the east and bring activity to both street frontages.
Response
On Ripple Road the building is four storeys with a set-back fifth floor. It steps down to three storeys where it meets the neighbouring terrace.
On King Edwards Road it rises to five storeys as two linked volumes. Alternating brick bonds shape the massing, and a cement-clad element with vertical concrete fins adds contrast.
The ground floor unit faces both streets to bring activity to the corner. Planners welcomed the design for its simplicity, proportion and quality.
Sustainability
The design includes energy-efficient services, green roofs and rainwater harvesting to reduce the building’s environmental impact.
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Project Info
- Category: Residential
- Location: 174 Ripple Rd, Barking IG11 7PR
