supporting single women in london
Brooke House, a new residential development by GRID architects, has completed in Acton, west London, delivering 102 100% affordable homes for women on behalf of Women’s Pioneer Housing (WPH) in partnership with L&Q. The 15-storey building replaces an outdated estate of 39 flats with a significantly expanded and future-facing housing offer, tailored to the needs of single women in London...
Located on Gunnersbury Lane, the scheme provides 100 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom homes, more than doubling the capacity of the original site while substantially improving living standards. All homes meet contemporary space standards, are accessible and adaptable over time, and are supported by shared amenities that promote wellbeing and a sense of community. Developed in close consultation with residents, the
project directly addresses the shortcomings of the previous accommodation, where units fell below minimum space standards and offered limited accessibility. At Brooke House, all existing residents have been offered a new home, with apartments that are significantly larger, dual aspect, and better suited to independent living as needs evolve. Ten homes are fully wheelchair accessible, while features such as lifts, step-free access and dedicated mobility scooter storage support an ageing resident profile. The scheme is underpinned by a clear social ambition:
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to provide safe, secure and affordable homes for women who might otherwise be excluded from the housing market. Women’s Pioneer Housing, founded in 1920 by suffragists, continues its long-standing mission to support single women through access to high-quality housing. Brooke House reflects this legacy in a contemporary context, responding to ongoing challenges around affordability, housing insecurity and access
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