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NEWS CONSERVATION
LOM secures planning for the restoration and redevelopment of Hampton Waterworks
Shoreditch-based practice, LOM Architecture and Design, has secured planning consent for the reimagining of Hampton Waterworks. The conservation project involves the transformation of a long-derelict, Grade II listed Victorian industrial site in Richmond upon Thames, into a vibrant new mixed-use community. Built in the 1850s as monumental pumping houses for London’s water supply, the site has stood empty for years, deteriorating and at risk of permanent loss. The consent marks the culmination of seven years of design development, consultation and negotiation to overcome the complex challenges of restoring and adapting historic infrastructure for contemporary use. LOM’s approved proposals carefully balance heritage sensitivity with viability, ensuring the site’s renewal against
signifi cant constraints. The adaptive reuse scheme will deliver 36 high-quality new homes, ranging from one to four- bedroom units, alongside 306 m2
workspace, breathing new life into the Waterworks as a place to live and work. The proposals retain and restore the
Waterworks’ imposing Victorian fabric while introducing carefully considered extensions and structural interventions to retain the historic fabric and ensure long-term feasibility. Contemporary glazed rooftop additions and rear extension sit modestly alongside the historic structures, designed to complement their scale and character. Interiors will expose and celebrate original industrial features, from wrought iron trusses and gantry cranes to ceramic tiling, creating distinctive spaces rich in heritage.
New communal gardens, private terraces, of fl exible
play space and a landscaped setting will open up the site and reconnect it with Hampton village. The design also resolves signifi cant access and viability hurdles, enabling the reuse of buildings once considered too challenging to restore. LOM commented: “Through this approval, Hampton Waterworks can fi nally be rescued from dereliction and reimagined as a distinctive residential and workspace development, an ambitious example of heritage-led regeneration delivered against the odds. By creating a community, LOM’s design will support Hampton Waterworks continued role within the local neighbourhood for years to come.”
Infl uence invests in the next generation APPOINTMENTS
East Midlands landscape architecture practice Infl uence Landscape Planning & Design has welcomed three new Design Assistants to its team.
Joining the business are Keira Attridge and students Isabelle Henderson and Jay Charles, each bringing different educational backgrounds and experiences to the Newark-based practice. The appointments reinforce Infl uence’s commitment to developing future talent and demonstrate different routes into the career of landscape architecture. The hires mark the latest investment in people by the practice, which moved to larger offi ces in Newark last year to accommodate its growing team and increasing portfolio. Keira Attridge returns to Infl uence after previously completing a fi ve-month student placement. Having recently
Jay Charles joins Infl uence following the completion of his A-Levels. Having previously undertaken two work experience placements during his time at school, he now works with the practice two days a week while studying Countryside Management at Nottingham Trent University. Together, the appointments refl ect
L-R: Keira Attridge, Isabelle Henderson, Jay Charles
graduated with a degree in Geography from the University of Lincoln, she has joined the Infl uence team full-time. Architecture graduate also from the University of Lincoln Isabelle Henderson, has joined the team full-time as she looks to expand her skills into landscape design.
Infl uence’s commitment to supporting young people from a range of educational backgrounds, whether through university placements, graduate opportunities or from school with fl exible employment alongside further study.
The three appointments form part
of Infl uence’s growth strategy, strengthening its in-house expertise while ensuring the next generation of landscape professionals has the opportunity to enter the profession.
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