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Whitechapel Estate, LondonNiall McLaughlin ArchitectsThis proposed development atPeabody’s Whitechapel Estate ineast London completes an ensem-ble of six housing blocks sur-rounding an internal courtyard,the original block having beendestroyed during the secondworld war. The proposal aims torespect the massing and charac-teristics of the existing buildingson the estate and continues theidea of ‘open corners’, promot-ing easy pedestrian access andviews between the courtyard andthe surrounding streets.

Project teamArchitect: Niall McLaughlin Architects; planning consultant: CMA Planning; structural engineer: Ellis & Moore; environ-mental engineer: Nifes; client: Peabody.

The design takes cues from thePeabody blocks designed byHenry Darbishire in the 1870s.Deep, white concrete revealsaround windows and balconiescontrast with the charcoal-coloured stock-brick facade andprovide space for planters on thecills. A naturally-lit winding stair-case provides access into the 13affordable one-, two-, three- andfour-bed units.

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