York Way Estate

The integration of 4 new buildings into the existing York Way Estate to provide 91 social rented homes, a re-placement community centre, new estates office and extensive landscape improvements.

The integration of 4 new buildings into the existing York Way Estate to provide 91 social rented homes, a re-placement community centre, new estates office and extensive landscape improvements. The buildings are designed to respond to and compliment the language of the York Way Estate, while being contemporary in their material and expression.
The City Corporation are reviewing opportunities on all its estates to deliver more new homes to meet local needs for affordable housing

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2022

Shortlisted in the HOUSING category

The existing York Way Estate consists of four residential blocks and single storey community centre. The current landscape is predominantly characterised by informal open grass areas and hard landscaped areas dominated by parking and vehicular access. The greens are currently well used and the position of new buildings respects the existing residents access to daylight and long views.

Three ‘Villa’ buildings are set within the greens along York Way. Private balconies are inset on the outer corners overlooking the greens. A new terrace building encloses the podium along its eastern edge creating a protected courtyard. This building consolidates the larger family homes as stacked maisonettes creating as vibrant social heart with door-step play.

New play spaces of differing characters are proposed on the podium to the east and west of Kinefold House. Overground parking has been consolidated into the existing lower ground car park, increasing enjoyable amenity space for residents.

Vote for this project in the ‘People’s Choice Award’. The voting deadline is 1 November 2022.

Project information

Status

Planning Granted

Borough

Islington

Size

9365 sq m

Completion

2025

Team Credits

Client

City of London Corporation