Chelsea Waterfront

51°28′40″N 0°10′47″W / 51.47783°N 0.17986°W / 51.47783; -0.17986

Redevelopment of Lots Road Power Station with Chelsea Waterfront West Tower visible on the left

Chelsea Waterfront is a residential development in Chelsea in West London. It consists largely of the disused Lots Road Power Station which was refurbished for residential use, and two highrises of 122 m (400 ft) and 85 m (279 ft). It neighbours the late 20th century Chelsea Harbour development, and postwar World's End Estate.

History and description

Background

Lots Road Power Station, operating since 1905 was first sold to developers in 1999, with the station decommissioned by 2002. Terry Farrell began working as architect for the site, beginning design planning from 1996. Planning applications were complicated by the fact the site straddled two boroughs, Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith of Fulham. Full planning permission for the site was granted by 2006.

Construction

The development consists of the refurbishment of Lots Road Power Station into residential units, two tall residential towers as well as landscaping of public areas and the construction of a new "high street". Space is also provided to accommodate shops and educational facilities including for Chelsea Academy. Farell was unusually meticulously involved with the plans of the site, the Financial Times giving the example that he was involved with the design of door handles. The taller West Tower, part of phase one, was topped out by 2018, work on the power station itself was completed by 2024. The entire development was completed by 2026.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Chelsea Waterfront Towers Complex - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  2. ↑ Spittles, David (2016-02-17). "Lots Road Power Station development is the biggest change for Chelsea in living memory". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  3. ↑ "Farewell Lots Road, the future is with the Grid". The Tube. 22 October 2002. Archived from the original on 20 June 2003. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  4. ↑ Blanchard, Tamsin (2001-06-17). "Power houses". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  5. 1 2 Dunton, Jim. "Farrell's Chelsea Waterfront scheme finally tops out". Building Design. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
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  7. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 January 2007. Retrieved 2 October 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ↑ Allen, Kate (2015). "Chelsea Waterfront: new life for London's forgotten power station". Financial Times. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  9. ↑ "Chelsea Waterfront phase one tops out". Farrells. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  10. ↑ "Powerhouse". New London Architecture. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
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