Report - Northway House, Whetstone, London - January 2016

[elliot5200]

This big 70s tower block has always been a bit of an eyesore in the green north London suburb of Whetstone.

Since businesses moved out about three years ago, it’s been derelict/squatters' crib/pikey hotspot. But about a year ago, development work commenced to turn it into flats. The crane has always teased me from my bedroom window so I decided to go over to investigate.

Northway House is a residential development in Whetstone, London N20.

The 70s office block will be given a new lease of life and be transformed into a stunning landmark development.

Northway House will comprise 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments and a 4-bedroom penthouse.

The building set to go through conversion into a highly desirable residential apartment building. The project will be designed and delivered in line with Redrow London's on-going commitment to delivering high-quality, aspirational property to the London residential market.​

‘Highly desirable’ – don't you love all that regeneration marketing speak?

So on with the pics…

Stripped out lift shafts

You can just about see Canary Wharf and the Shard from up here

Nestled in the trees is my local derp Planston Works and an early morning tube train passing to the right

Pigeons having their daily meeting

And finally, here's what it'll look like when it's done:

Cheers for looking

 

[The Wombat]

Interesting mooch

 

[The_Raw]

Can't beat a local view, crane next then! Is Planston works that printing place with all the graff that burnt down?

 

[elliot5200]

Cheers - definitely got my eye on that crane when it becomes more doable.
And yeah, Planston Works is the printing factory - still makes for an interesting gander despite the arson attack last year!