Manor Road Quarter

Canning Town

Manor Road Quarter is a residential-led masterplan that transforms underused brownfield land in Canning Town into a vibrant new neighbourhood.

Delivered across three phases, the development will provide 804 homes, more than 50% of which will be affordable, alongside a lively commercial square offering flexible, affordable spaces for local startups and community initiatives. Phase 1 delivers 355 new homes across three buildings, including a striking 32-storey glazed blue terracotta tower, as well as a significant section of the new 2.9-acre linear park.

The tower complements the colourful cluster of tall buildings surrounding the transport hub. Its glazed terracotta cladding in a palette of diminishing blue tones, has been zoned to reflect the change in scale and viewpoints from which the building is observed. Large glazed format tiles are profiled to emphasise the tower’s vertical expression while creating depth and dynamic shadowing across the façade. Pre-cast concrete balconies reference the materiality of the adjacent flyover and a series of lower buildings introduce bold tonal changes to distinguish architectural elements within the façade.

The park features cycle lanes and a range of public amenities including an outdoor gym, skate bowl and jogging track - which link to a wider network of green spaces to the north of the site and beyond.

Beyond its bold design and new public spaces, Manor Road Quarter is a catalyst for positive change. It not only supports Newham’s affordable housing goals but also demonstrates how local authorities can collaborate with development partners to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes for Londoners.

Cerulean Quarter

The completed Phase 1 creates a vibrant new neighbourhood for East London and Canning Town. The development includes a residential tower and 2 residential blocks, new public realm including a commercial square, a residents lounge, co-working space, wellness studio and podium gardens.

NEW LINEAR PARK

A 32-storey residential tower is set within the public realm that forms the start of a new linear park. The park integrates cycle lanes and multiple forms of public amenity connecting to a continuous network of green spaces to the north of the site and beyond.

The park includes picnic space, play spaces for children, table tennis, an outdoor gym and a skate bowl.

COMMERCIAL SQUARE

The masterplan includes a new commercial square at the heart of the scheme which, when complete, will support local start-up businesses with flexible and affordable space close to Canning Town Station.

COLOUR + CONTEXT

The tower seeks to complement the colourful array of new tall buildings around the transport hub; glazed terracotta cladding in a palette of diminishing blue tones is zoned to reference the change in scale and distance from which the tower is observed.

MATERIALITY

Pre-cast concrete balconies reference the materiality of the adjacent flyover. A series of lower buildings utilise bold tonal changes in brickwork to express differing elements within the façades and build up a large-scale patterned aesthetic across the buildings.

PHASE 2

The second phase of EPR’s three-phase residential-led masterplan in Canning Town comprises four lower-rise apartment blocks and 10,000 sqft of flexible commercial space. Set within a new public realm which includes a linear park and private residential amenity gardens, Phase 2 will deliver 290 one-to-three-bedroom homes, including 50% affordable units, above a mixed-use base.

The architectural language of Phase 2 distinguishes itself from that of Phase 1 via a number of aesthetic cues, including well-considered brick detailing and distinctive coloured metal balconies, whilst remaining sympathetic to the rest of the masterplan.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The form and palette of Block E, situated at the northern tip of the site, provide a visual counterpoint to the glazed blue terracotta tower of Phase 1. Once complete, the masterplan will provide much-needed affordable housing for the local area whilst creating a vibrant and connected community.