Feature 17, Waltham Forest
| Client | Countryside Properties |
| Architect | Frank Reynolds Architects and Stitch Studio |
| Image Credits | Frank Reynolds Architects and Stitch Studio |
Feature 17 is a three-phase redevelopment of the iconic Marlowe Road Estate in Waltham Forest, retaining the existing Northwood Tower and delivering 430 new homes for social rent and private sale. The scheme includes a new plaza, landscaping, playground and commercial space, which will benefit both residents and the wider community. The design team has worked closely with all stakeholders, from the residents to the local business owners and community groups to form the vision for the new neighbourhood.
We have been appointed to provide all mechanical and electrical services for the masterplan strategy including the district heating infrastructure and the detailed services across Phases 1 and 2. The project includes a standalone new energy centre which will be used to extend the low-carbon heat network on Marlowe Road and Wood Street South. The project is one of very few projects to secure HNIP funding from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy under the pilot scheme for the Government’s support on the sustainable heat network market.
In line with client requirements, our design includes the phased installation of three large shell and tube boilers and CHP engines with associated thermal stores. We have worked to overcome design challenges such as using non-condensing technology in a sustainable network, designing an efficient hydraulic system in line with CIBSE CP1, and ensuring plant nitrogen oxide emissions are in line with the planning requirements.
