Gainsford Road is Locally Listed by London Borough of Waltham Forest
Gainsford Road in Walthamstow has been Locally Listed by London Borough of Waltham Forest. This project for Pocket Living provides 45 affordable one-bedroom homes for first-time buyers in Walthamstow, meeting the borough’s housing aspirations while making a lasting contribution to the area. With the challenge of creating a high density, cost-efficient block of flats in a low-rise area, we drew from the local context for rich design inspiration.
The ‘Local Heritage List’ is unique to Waltham Forest, and includes buildings identified by the public, local community groups, and the Council. No.47 Gainsford Road is recognised for being an example of high quality contemporary architecture, which reflects the borough’s Exemplar Design approach.
“Waltham Forest’s Local Heritage List celebrates the buildings and structures that have architectural, historical or cultural significance, which make the borough a special place with a distinctive character. The aim of the document is to highlight unique and interesting places, raising awareness about the borough’s history and the sites that are valued locally.” - London Borough of Waltham Forest.