An airspace development. A generous flat roof on an existing Locally Listed apartment building is being transformed to create six new apartments set amid the leafy treetops overlooking the common.

Airspace development refers to the practice of building new homes or extensions in the unused ‘airspace’ above existing buildings, often adding additional storeys to create much-needed housing in urban areas. This approach maximises underutilised space in densely populated cities without expanding the building footprint.

Architecturally, airspace developments require sensitive design to ensure that new additions respect the character and structural integrity of the host building and its surroundings. Modern methods of construction, such as lightweight modular systems, are often used to overcome structural and logistical challenges.

STATUS: PLANNING APPROVED 2022
TYPE: DEVELOPER RESIDENTIAL
HERITAGE: LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING
BOROUGH: WANDSWORTH
CLIENT: PRIVATE