Following an initial planning application in February 2020, which involved an extensive consultation and engagement process with key stakeholders, we have now submitted a range of reports which document subsequent changes to the scheme. We anticipate consideration by the Royal Borough of Greenwich Planning Board in the Summer.
Faraday Works sits within the Charlton Riverside Opportunity Area and has been identified as suitable for mixed employment and residential regeneration. Elegant new apartments, community space and industrial units will all reflect the industrial materials of the estate in a contemporary manner, returning the same spirit to the site as it saw in its heyday as a communications powerhouse when occupied by Siemens Brothers in the 20th Century.
Inspired by over 150 years of innovation and industry,
Faraday Works seeks to breathe new life into these historic
buildings. With all heritage buildings preserved and
sensitively restored, the rich history of the area will
continue this legacy of innovation in Charlton Riverside.
Through retaining or converting existing buildings, improving access routes, or creating focal points for community uses, Faraday Works will be a genuinely mixed use community that returns life and industry to the Charlton Riverside area. Both locals and visitors can benefit from the amenities, courtyards and roof gardens and pedestrian-only spaces. Faraday Works will create well-proportioned spaces, whilst minimising the carbon footprint of the build process.
Our design celebrates the rich industrial history of the
site, restoring heritage brick and concrete factory facades,
as well as new contemporary materials and thoughtful
design. Buildings will be sensitively restored and adapted
to provide housing and workspace, as well as a public
event space.
Our scheme features large courtyard gardens and innovative
play spaces for residents to enjoy a green escape from the city.
Further, a focus on public art and the preservation of heritage
materials will be in-keeping with the area. Bowater Road will
become largely car-free, with both pedestrian and cycle zones
aiding in creating a new green standard for Charlton Riverside.
Environmentally, Faraday Works sets a new standard. It
averts substantial waste and resource consumption by
retaining or reusing building materials. The enhancement
of climate resilience in the area, through passive shading
and green roofing, underscores an overall commitment to
reducing carbon footprint.