Rehearsal Rooms

At Rehearsal Rooms, a build-to-rent scheme for the private rented sector, residents are forming a real community. The development in the Royal Oak Opportunity Area forms part of an emerging vibrant neighbourhood around the North Acton Underground station.

The initial planning consent in 2014 permitted a 17-storey tower to the west and an 11-storey tower to the east. Connected by a 4-storey link block, the scheme provided 152 flats. Planning consent in 2016, while the building was under construction, allowed three additional levels on the east tower and increased the provision of units by 21 flats.

The additional levels are designed as a seamless extension with external materials and details to match lower levels, though using a lightweight steel structure and brick slip cladding in contrast to the concrete frame and solid brick facade below.

Client HUB and M&G Real Estate
Status Completed May 2017
Value £30m

Awards

AJ Specification Awards 
2018 shortlisted – Doors and Windows
British Construction Industry Awards 
2018 shortlisted – Housing Project of the Year
Brick Awards
2018 shortlisted – Large Housing Development
Inside Housing Development Awards
2018 shortlisted – Best Build For Rent Development
GAGA Construction Award
2018 winner – Duplex Systems

Publications

Architecture Today
2018.09 magazine article
Hot-Dip Galvanizing
2018.09 magazine article
Architects’ Journal
2017.04.13 magazine article