Tower Court

Tower Court previously contained 2 blocks built in the 1950s which were in poor condition and uneconomical to refurbish, and were demolished in 2014.

We’re now redeveloping the demolished estate into 132 new homes, including:

• 33 social rent homes for returning residents and local residents in housing need
• 19 homes for shared ownership for people living or working in Hackney who can’t afford to buy outright but won’t be prioritised for social housing
• 80 homes sold outright to help pay for the project in the absence of sufficient government funding

As part of our Keeping Communities Together Policy, council tenants already living on Tower Court Estate and nearby residents whose current homes don’t meet their needs will get first dibs on the new social homes.

The shared ownership homes will be sold and marketed to local residents by our in-house sales team, Hackney Sales.

The new homes are a step forward and demonstrate the benefits of community design and collaboration and have been shaped by local people.

As Stamford Hill includes a large Orthodox Jewish population we have codesigned the homes to ensure that they are accessible and adaptable to all, as well as including a high proportion of large, family homes in accordance with the demographics in the area.

But it’s not just about housing, the plans also include improved public spaces, shared courtyards for planting and a commercial unit.

The plans also include a roof garden so returning residents will also benefit from a community garden to garden, grow and increase biodiversity.

• architects: Adam Khan Architects, muf architecture/art
• construction: Countryside Properties

The first phase of new homes in Tower Court was completed in Autumn 2021 and included five homes for social rent.

The second phase of the project will be completed in early 2022 and includes 20 new homes, with 18 for social rent.

The final phase of the regeneration is expected to be completed in spring/summer 2022 and includes 29 social rent and shared ownership homes, with the remaining homes sold outright.

• Housing Design Awards (2017)