Case Study:

Gascoigne Estate Phase 3a

Architect: Pitman Tozer Architects
Client: Willmott Dixon
End Use: Affordable homes and community space

Transforming the east side of 1960’s Gascoigne estate in Barking, London, into a modern, environmentally friendly community.

The redevelopment of the Gascoigne estate is part of a wider strategy to create a sense of ‘place’ for the area that includes attractive, tree-lined public spaces and the 5,000 square metre Gascoigne Square park filled with public art and striking designs in a mixture of traditional and modern styles.

This development is split over 2 plots referred to as blocks J & I and has created 226 affordable homes.

These are designed to provide comfortable and affordable housing to a diverse range of families. In addition to the apartments, there are communal areas where residents can enjoy local green spaces and gather with their neighbours.

The development also includes a large bicycle parking area designed to encourage greener transportation in the area. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide quality housing options and promote sustainable living in the community.

A V V Solutions Ltd carried out the masonry works within this project, including details using multiple brick types.

“AVV Solutions were appointed as the Brickwork Contractor on for a project consisting of extension, alteration, and refurbishment of the existing Inner Temple Treasury Building. Most notably AVV are very helpful and commercially very competitive when taking on additional work. AVV’s Works began in February 2020 and they continued to work though the Covid-19 Pandemic while working to an extremely high standard and adhering to government guidance. Their approach to health and safety aligns with what Sir Robert McAlpine expects from a supply chain partner. They take physical and mental health/wellbeing of the workforce very seriously”

Sir Robert McAlpine

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“Construction Manager Magazine - Nov 2020 article “The original cornicing was moulded on to the ceiling and these sections were removed and later reinstated by our restoration specialist – AVV Solutions – who had to make good every individual cornice. A lot of the plaster on the walls had de-bonded – we used a ‘knock test’ to check this – and in these cases the plaster was removed under semi-controlled conditions because of the asbestos risk. This was replaced with lime plaster. The drawback here is the time it takes to dry, probably a week for two coats. Logistics was key to managing this work. We created a programme where eBrit would hack off the plaster, then AVV would follow through to replace it, moving from room to room. It gave continuity to the work.” Heritage Plastering - AVV Solutions Ltd”

Chris Linfoot - Willmott Dixon Interiors