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Elmington Estate

Photos

Pedestrian entrance between two apartment blocks reveals redundant block awaiting demolition

Site plan

Curved apartment block forming entrance

Pedestrian area on Benhill Road, showing parking lay-bys

South facing area with seats

Durfey Place

Monopitch roofs give greater height on façades

Corner block of flats

Nineteenth century neighbouring houses

Roofs are concealed behind interrupted parapet walls

Two storey projecting bay

Mature trees have been incorporated into the pedestrian entrance

Parking off Benhill Road

Flats for disabled residents in Durfey Place

Use of turquoise glazed bricks

Galvanised steel balconies with cedar cladding

All homes have usable outdoor space

Upper floor flat layout, gateway block

Children’s playground within the block

Playground adjacent to Neighbourhood Housing Office

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Key information

Location

Southwark, London

Region

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