Tower Court

Tower Court previously contained 2 blocks built in the 1950s. The blocks were in poor condition and uneconomical to refurbish. We demolished them in 2014.

We’ve redeveloped the demolished estate into 132 new homes, including:

• 36 social rent homes for returning residents and local residents in housing need
• 16 homes for shared ownership for people living or working in Hackney who can’t afford to buy outright but won’t be prioritised for social housing
• 80 homes sold outright to help pay for the project in the absence of sufficient government funding

The new homes are a step forward and demonstrate the benefits of community design and collaboration and have been shaped by local people.

As Stamford Hill includes a large Orthodox Jewish population we have co-designed the homes to ensure that they are accessible and adaptable to all, as well as including a high proportion of large, family homes in accordance with the demographics in the area.

But it’s not just about housing, the plans also include improved public spaces, shared courtyards for planting and a commercial unit.

The plans also include a roof garden so returning residents will also benefit from a community garden to garden, grow and increase biodiversity.

• architects: Adam Khan Architects, muf architecture/art
• construction: Countryside Properties

We began marketing the commercial space in December 2023. We are now reviewing potential tenants.

• Housing Design Awards (2017)