Corsica Street, Islington N5
Project information
On behalf of Origin Housing Group, Durkan are constructing a 5/6 storey building which will provide 32 affordable housing units. The development is being constructed on a vacant triangular site, located between railway lines and a Channel Tunnel vent shaft close to Islington Town Centre.
The site has provided a series of unique design and construction challenges which include:- an approximate 3m change in level, railway lines on either side of the site, restrictions on loading due to the proximity of the channel tunnel and boundaries with three different conservation areas.
All homes are designed to meet ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’ Level 4, utilising both photo-voltaic and solar thermal technologies, extensive bio-diverse roofs and a Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy.
Client Details
Client:
Origin Housing Group
Contract Value:
£4.5m
Professional Team
Architect:
JCMT Architects
Quantity Surveyor:
King Sangster & Associates
