Following a design competition by the Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) in the summer of 2022, ACME are delighted to be appointed as plot architect working on the former Earls Court Exhibition Centre site. ACME will re-create a sense of wonder and arrival from Earl’s Court Station by deliver a signature office building at the key entrance to the site on Warwick Road in Kensington & Chelsea.

We will be working alongside the masterplanner team of Hawkins/Brown, Studio Egret West and SLA as well as a number of other architects. Closed to the public for 150 years, the first phase of the development will create a new east-west public route across the site, a generous public open space, new homes and rich mix of cultural spaces and workplaces. The Planning Application is due to be submitted in 2023, with construction to commence in 2025.

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Mamsha Gardens draws inspiration from the natural surroundings of the island and boasts signature landscaped gardens in which residents can relax and unwind. The gardens will feature water-efficient irrigation systems and a selection of native plant species, ensuring that the landscape thrives with minimal resource consumption.

The development features seven residential buildings comprising 493 homes thoughtfully designed with premium finishes and fittings. The development features a range of amenities, including two centrally located pavilions with gyms, yoga, Pilates and meditation rooms, as well as swimming pools, kids’ play areas, a multi-use games area, underground parking, bike storage, and residents’ lounges with workspaces and lounge seating. 

Mamsha Gardens will also include restaurants with outdoor dining terraces and shops, as well as a community theatre and separate retail underground parking. The locations of each of these spaces have been strategically designed to attract foot traffic and provide a vibrant social space while affording residents the utmost privacy.

In line with Aldar’s goals to promote sustainable living and building practices, the development is targeting a 3 Pearl Estidama rating and a 3-star rating from Fitwel - the world’s leading certification system for optimising building health and wellness outcomes. 50% of both retail and residential parking will be EV ready, and residents will have several pedestrian routes to explore.

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