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One Ashley Road is inspired by the area’s industrial heritage; the adjacent Berol House which was once part of the Eagle Pencil Company Factory. With a rich orange brick outer skin and a shimmering metal inner skin, the design is inspired by the graphic colours and hexagonal forms of the iconic Berol Eagle Pencil. Conceived as an animated perimeter block, the scheme’s carved hexagonal plan form and stepped massing create a secluded residents’ podium garden and co-working space at third-floor level and a south-facing communal roof garden at seventh-floor level. The building frames a new tree-filled civic square at the 'prow' of the site, a sheltering colonnade on its east frontage, as well as a characterful new pedestrian passage that leads into the Berol Factory Courtyard.
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As the first building seen upon leaving Tottenham Hale Station, One Ashley Road acts as the front door to the district, defining the northern edge of Station Square along Watermead Way. The design responds to the presence of two Victoria line tunnels running through the plot, strategically locating the two towers and piling to navigate loading, acoustic, and vibration requirements from the London Underground infrastructure. This innovative approach results in a stepped massing block, with the form recessing to offer communal green terraces, seamlessly integrating the built environment with the natural landscape of Lee Valley Park and Walthamstow Marshes. the scheme is part of a large-scale transformation of a post-industrial, transport hub into a characterful and walkable neighbourhood.
The design of One Ashley Road prioritizes maximizing natural light and ventilation, with 67% of units having dual aspects, while window sizes are tailored to meet sustainability targets in terms of energy efficiency and daylight levels. One Ashley Road exceeds the Greater London Authority's carbon savings targets by 48%, aided by the building's connection to a District Energy Network. The structural frame is generously proportioned to allow for future reconfiguration to accommodate changing needs. Embracing a "Be Lean, Clean and Green" approach, the complex incorporates passive design features and a 'fabric first' strategy to reduce energy demand, with a highly-insulated building envelope. The project's sustainability is further demonstrated by its BREEAM Very Good rating.
The design of One Ashley Road puts civic values at the heart, while being appreciative of the site's industrial heritage of the pencil factory. Acting as a landmark gateway for the area's regeneration, it defines the northern edge of a new transport interchange and a threshold to a dynamic new neighbourhood. The scheme offers a new tree-lined civic square at the 'prow' of the site, as well as a characterful new pedestrian passage leading into the Berol Factory Courtyard. Hexagonal terraces referencing the Eagle pencils weave green space throughout, creating communal destinations for residents to gather and relax in secluded locations. As the first building seen upon leaving Tottenham Hale Station, One Ashley Road acts as the front door to the district. Defining the northern edge of Station Square along Watermead Way, the building's monumental scale creates a strong street presence, enabled by transfer structures navigating the underground tunnels. The stepped 'carved' massing provides generous space for a residents' podium garden, third-floor co-working, and a south-facing communal roof garden. At ground level, double-height retail spaces set back into a pedestrian colonnade line the base, buffering the pedestrian zone from traffic and providing shelter.
''One Ashley Road displays innovative design, quality construction handover, and thoughtful urban planning. Its striking architecture enhances the skyline of The Heart of Hale Masterplan but also serves as a beacon of urban regeneration. The project was chosen as the first building within a multi-architect masterplan due to the clear new civic character it brings to this emerging high-density urban quarter.'' Mark Swinburne Development Director, Related Argent (Client)
Alison Brooks Architects, founded by British-Canadian architect Alison Brooks in 1996, is one of the UK's most influential and internationally acclaimed design practices. Based in London, the studio’s investment in cultural research underpins holistic design solutions tailored to community and place. The firm is dedicated to generous, inclusive city-building informed by a sculptural design language, earning them over seventy awards, including Dezeen Architect of the Year and the RIBA Stirling Prize. Notable mixed-use projects include the Cohen Quad at Exeter College Oxford, Quayside in Toronto, Canada and Cadence at King’s Cross, London.
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