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Marklake Court

Bermondsey

As development manager for Leathermarket CBS - a Community-led organisation, formed by local residents to bring forward much-needed, high-quality, affordable homes for local People – we used our Footprint® methodology to make their mission a reality, creating Marklake Court.

Backed by £3M of development funding from Southwark Council, residents led the planning from the outset. Using our framework, they were able to use local aspirations and concerns to form the design brief which resulted in 27 one, two and three-bedroom social-rent flats that they are proud to call home.  

With a commitment to creating a strong sense of Community, we provided a roof terrace and a communal garden to encourage neighbourly meet ups and conversations between residents.

Design

Status

Complete

Scale

27 homes

£3m

development funding from Southwark Council

27

genuinely affordable homes to rent

2015

featured in the NLA’s New Ideas for Housing Showcase 2015

People enjoying green space with Marklake Court in the background

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A customised approach

Residents customised their own space by opting for open- or closed-plan kitchens, and choosing the finishes for their bathrooms, kitchens, floors and walls.

Fostering Community

The third-floor terrace offers panoramic views of London, as well as planting, seating and plenty of space to play, while private balconies have been designed to encourage interaction.

Fitting in

With clear instructions from residents that the development should feel like an integral part of the existing estate, the use of red brick helps the site complement the area’s backdrop of historic properties.

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