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Pocket Apartments in Walthamstow
Affordable Housing Building in London, England, UK – design by Gort Scott Architect
3 Oct 2016
Pocket Apartments
Design: Gort Scott Architect
Location: Walthamstow, London, UK
Gort Scott secure planning for affordable ‘Pocket’ flats in Walthamstow

Gort Scott and developer Pocket Living have secured planning permission to build 45 new affordable ?Pocket? apartments from disused office space in the heart of Walthamstow.

The proposal aims to provide highly sought after living space to the diverse community of Walthamstow. The sensitive new build development includes three and four storey elements, that complete the terrace and extends to the rear, filling in the gap between the neighbouring developments. Gort Scott will build upon the existing character of the surrounding area and streetscape, taking inspiration from the legacy of the William Morris School that previously occupied the site and from the Warner Houses that are particular to Walthamstow. The material palette of the exterior is characterized by decorative fletton type red brick and precast concrete. The façade of the upper floors will be animated by Juliet balconies which compliment double-height windows. At ground level, glazing sizes will be adjusted to ensure adequate privacy within the flats.
The four story element denotes the main shared entrance, providing pedestrian ac...