Blackfriars Almshouses, Southwark

Planning Granted

Methanoia for Fathom Architects

62 contemporary almshouses for older Londoners in need, a 22,500 sqm flexible workspace, community space & public gardens which link Blackfriars Road to the emerging Low Line.

Fathom has designed a highly sustainable 100% affordable housing development in Blackfriars, comprising 62 contemporary almshouses for local elderly residents facing hardship supported by community uses, affordable workspace and public gardens.

The exemplary development allows local elderly people to live independently and affordably, and is funded by a 22,500sqm flexible commercial workspace facing Blackfriars Road. New public gardens link Blackfriars Road to the emerging Low Line.

Consented in September 2021, the development is planned to complete in 2025.

New London Awards 2023

Winner in the Housing Category

Exemplary development of 62 contemporary almshouses for older Londoners in need, a 22,500 sqm flexible workspace, community space & public gardens which link Blackfriars Road to the emerging Low Line.

Project information

Status

Planning Granted

Borough

Southwark

Size

8600 sq m

Completion

June 2025

Location

Suthring House, 220 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NL, UK

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