The Boathouse - 3 Stunning Riverside Homes in Richmond upon Thames
The site is located within metropolitan open land along the Thames Path to the West of Richmond Lock and the junction with Ranelagh Drive.
The Thames Path runs directly in front of the site and is narrow and constrained between the River, the Boathouse building and site walls. The building itself was constructed inexpensively and has aged poorly as a consequence requiring complete redevelopment. The existing building has a large ground floor roof terrace which directly responds to the line of MOL and this format is carried forward with the redevelopment proposals.
The owner of this site commissioned Silver Jetty to create an exciting scheme of three high quality Riverside houses that encompasses significant public realm improvements including the widening of the path itself by sacrificing privately owned frontage. The design creates increased physical and visual open space at ground level with new open space and a seating area.
The high quality proposals contribute positively to the conservation area and setting and draw reference to the Richmond Lock lodges, their windows, stonework and masonry walls.
