CITY ROAD BASIN - BEnnetts Assc. architects

Commissioned jointly by Islington Council, British Waterways and a number of landowners, Bennetts Associates’ masterplan creates a high-density, mixed-tenure residential development that opens the basin up to public use, with parks and walkways around the water and a range of lively commercial and community uses at ground level. The placement of two towers at the point where the basin meets City Road provides the strongest possible change of identity for the basin area and a metaphorical gateway to one of Islington’s largest but previously undiscovered amenities.

Since the masterplan was approved by the planning authorities in 2004, Bennetts Associates has completed the works to the basin head while various architects have made detailed proposals for individual buildings on the site.

Jonathan supported the project architect through the design development and the information production at planning stage, directing a small team of two architectural assistants.