Delivered by Vistry Partnerships for Legal & General, our site, over five new buildings, delivers 480 new homes, more than 15,000 sq ft of mixed-use space, retail, office and community uses. The residential buildings have active commercial units at ground and the development is designed to be car-free, permitting access only to blue badge holders, while encouraging eco-friendly commuting with exclusive cycle storage. The existing public realm has been dramatically improved, providing new play areas, communal spaces, alongside new landscaping and a civic square outside a proposed new station entrance to Wandsworth Town.
Our site sits to the South East of the full masterplan scheme, between the railway line and Swandon Way (A217). Ranging from 12 to 20 stories, we delivered the 5 buildings from Stage 4 to their completion in December 2024. Working with Vistry we sought to dramatically improve the efficiency of the floorplate and reduce build time. This was achieved through an iterative design process to maximise net floor area and minimise building footprint. Considerable work was also undertaken on the external walls through the rationalisation of slab edge details, external wall build-ups and extensive thermal envelope assessment culminating in an efficient façade with minimal material wastage.
The scheme will contribute to the regeneration of the Docklands area and the investment from Newham Council promising a myriad of advantages for the community, ranging from the creation of new residences to the development of enhanced public spaces and amenities.
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The 5 buildings we delivered for Vistry Partnerships: A (Aviator Point), B (Planters House), C (Rosefield House), D (Botany House) and E (Venture House)
“New Acres offered a distinct opportunity to collaborate with a contractor committed to maximising material efficiency while minimising waste. The result is a high-performance building envelope that delivers outstanding thermal and acoustic comfort, alongside value for money. The team was deeply engaged throughout, carefully selecting materials that met the project’s ambitious goals and ensured the delivery of high-quality homes. This project exemplifies the importance of stepping back to make thoughtful, context-specific decisions at every stage.”
“This significant, mixed-use project will play an important role in providing additional housing choice for the local community. The Build to Rent Sector has a key role to play combatting the nation’s housing crisis, particularly in larger towns and cities, and Legal & General’s Wandsworth combined site will make a major contribution.”
