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Changing Skylines in

Lewisham

Back in 2014, we bought you an article on our project at Lewisham Gateway. This

public-private venture between Muse Developments, TfL and the London Borough
of Lewisham, is already dominating the area’s skyline.

hilst these noticeable changes are very a great deal of work to do
obvious, the whole project also requires including finishing the roof
Wmajor infrastructure changes. These include garden, installing the rain-
creating a new improved transport system linking the screen façade cladding in areas
DLR and mainline railway stations to the town centre, where the hoists currently tie
and diverting The Ravenbourne and Quaggy rivers. to the tower, and the internal
fit out of the apartments. Until
In Phase 1A we’re constructing two apartment tower the hoists come down and
blocks, A1 and A2, of 28 and 16 stories respectively, can be cleared from site the
providing a total of 193 residential units. There is ground floor externals cannot
ground floor retail space, a single level basement be completed and hence the
plant room to house the energy centre, a apartments cannot be occupied.
management suite and a new landscaped park. This sequencing is further exacerbated by the
The latter of the two buildings, A2, houses 68 construction of Phase 1B. This contract comprises
residential units and has just been handed over twin residential towers of 16 and 25 storeys and
to the private rental provider, Fizzy. The building the shorter block is now well under construction
benefits from direct access to the Docklands Light with contractor, Modebest, ahead of schedule in
Railway station and has stunning apartments with constructing the concrete frame. In order to keep
city view balconies. the focus on the two separate phases, dedicated Sisk
The former building, A1, houses a further 125 teams look after Phase 1A and 1B.
residential units for private sale and is still under We’re incredibly proud to be playing such a major
construction, which in itself is a challenge! The role in regenerating Lewisham. Not only will these be
building adjoins A2 (see above opposite) which is great homes for the residents, the area itself will be
shortly to be occupied by tenants. But there is still greatly improved for commuters and visitors alike.

The Modebest and Phase 1 Sisk team.
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