STRATFORD sustainable development|2019

Client: Cliveden Land Ltd

Architect: Cagni Williams

Location: Stratford, East London

This innovative housing scheme, designed by architects using sustainably sourced cross-laminated timber (CLT), features low-rise blocks built entirely from wood. The landscape design was developed to reflect and support this strong environmental ethos.

Walkways weave through native hedges and a diverse mix of trees selected for their seasonal interest. Drought-tolerant planting, combined with tall grasses, helps screen ground-floor windows from nearby cars. Permeable surfaces throughout the roads and parking areas support rainwater management.

Much of the former car park has been transformed into a shared, nature-rich garden that is gradually settling into place, creating a sustainable, communal space for residents to enjoy.