Lewisham, like many London boroughs, has a long housing waiting list with the number of homeless families on the rise. Temporary accommodation is often of unsuitable quality and does not provide stable or secure futures.

This innovative project provided accommodation that was 10% larger than London Plan standards, with taller floor to ceiling heights, larger private leisure space, and homes that are thermally and acoustically efficient.

They also provided families with a secure address, a catchment area for schools and a base to repair their lives within their established community.

The ground floor workspaces offered a co-working space, a café, an indoor market, and community spaces that were all let to local businesses and charities. These spaces provided local employment and training opportunities, boosting the local economy.