The site, located on Streatham High Road, currently consists of a 1000sqm. industrial shed which provides affordable workspace for 47 artists. This vibrant local community took over the premises, a former an MOT Garage and workshop, in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, the dilapidated building is now beyond repair and only suitable for demolition. We were engaged to explore development opportunities for the site whilst ensuring the artists have a fit-for-purpose home for years to come. Working closely with the artist community, we developed a contextual mixed-use scheme of residential units and artist studio space. This new mews street balances the community benefit of affordable artist workspace with new high quality homes.