Grand Union: CooperHomewood

Grand Union was the transformation of a former 21-acre industrial estate in the London Borough of Brent, reimagined as a vibrant, canal-side neighbourhood. The vision for the development aimed to reconnect the area with the Grand Union Canal and the River Brent, delivering new homes, community infrastructure, and commercial space set within a high-quality public realm.

Market Sector
Mixed Use

Structural Engineer
Patrick Parsons

Location
Grand Union Canal, London, W7

Appointment Type
Detailed Design

Client
St George

Architect

Cooper Homewood were appointed to undertake Phases 1 and 2 of the masterplan. These phases comprised approximately 800 apartments across six residential blocks, as well as a community centre, site offices, a marketing suite, and several restaurants and retail units.

As part of the wider infrastructure strategy, Cooper Homewood also designed the development’s central energy centre. This facility was engineered to support a phased roll-out of low- and zero-carbon technologies, with the capacity to serve up to 3,000 homes across future phases of the scheme. The energy strategy reflected a commitment to long-term sustainability, future-proofing the site for evolving regulatory standards and environmental targets.

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