Transformed the Lots Road Power Station in Chelsea, London, into a live-work space to craft houseboats as an alternative means of living, provide affordable housing, and revive boating communities.
Existing Site Photos
Existing South Facade
Existing Exposed Roof
Existing East Facade
View From River Thames
Existing State of Internal Structure
Existing State of Turbine Hall
Existing Site Plan
Proposed Masterplan
The proposal aims to revive the boating community using the building's close ties to the Thames by collaborating with the long-standing Chelsea Yach & Boat Company to encourage people to build and live on boats
Proposed Building Render
Proposed Site Render
A massive opening in the south elevation (facing Chelsea Creek) to make way for a new harbour to take in small scale boats at the lower ground level
There are boating workshops and communal spaces on the lower levels, with the upper levels dedicated to living pods for temporary residential quarters
Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Layered Internal Scenes
Layered Internal Scenes
Layered Internal Scenes
Layered Internal Scenes
Layered Internal Scenes
Creating a more inclusive and affordable community, by combining both living and working functions and keeping the art of crafting sailing boats and increasing usage of the Thames. The design approach will emphasise the sharing of resources and spaces, crafting boats, and create a living and working internal community
