Chatham Waters Phase 1
Gillingham, UK
project overview
Comfortable living set on a unique waterfront location
As part of the wider regeneration of Chatham Docks, we designed and delivered two contemporary apartment buildings providing 192 private rented sector and build-to-rent homes overlooking the River Medway. The scheme supports long-term placemaking by helping to establish a strong neighbourhood identity on the waterfront and by adding new homes within a growing, mixed community.
Alongside a mix of ground-floor retail and leisure uses, the development helps shape an active mixed use waterfront destination for Chatham and Gillingham. Active frontages and clearly defined entrances support a welcoming street presence and strengthen the day to day life of the area, with improved connections to the public realm and the wider masterplan.Set on a former brownfield site, the two buildings are brought together by a shared, landscaped roof terrace, providing a comfortable communal space where residents can relax, meet and connect. Building on the momentum of this phase, we also went on to pick up Phase 3, which includes a further affordable homes development as the next step in the continued regeneration.
design concept
Bringing together placemaking and community value
By combining new homes with active ground-floor retail and leisure uses, and by strengthening links to the promenade and surrounding green space, the project helps establish a coherent waterfront neighbourhood.
The shared roof terrace and improved public realm support everyday social interaction, while the overall layout reinforces a clear, accessible route network and a stronger sense of place.”
Dominic Manfredi
Project Director
key information
Project summary
Location
Gillingham, ME4 4RS
Client
Peel L&P / Long Harbour
Completion
2021
Value
£30m
Includes
192 homes
Mixture of retail and leisure units
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