Alongside WR-AP and ZCD Architects, we were jointly appointed by the Achilles Resident Steering Group and the London Borough of Lewisham’s housing company, Lewisham Homes, to design their new neighbourhood and homes on the Achilles Street estate in New Cross. The project will deliver 278 exemplary new sustainable homes, shops and workspace.
The steering group brings together 150 years of experience of living on the estate and includes tenants, leaseholders and a youth representative.
The design has been developed with the residents and wider local community. We are delivering a comprehensive social value action plan covering professional support to local projects; social investment projects; engaging with local schools, Lewisham College and Goldsmiths' University.
The project will deliver 122 Council-owned homes for social rent - an increase from 87 homes - and 44 offered at low-cost home ownership. Family homes make up a third of the total homes, including 23 of the council homes and almost all (98%) of the homes are dual or triple aspect.
A new neighbourhood comprising 278 new homes (including 60% affordable), enhanced public and green space and new shops and workspace for local business and community use