Development

Thames Reach purchased this Grade II listed property at 29 Peckham Road in summer 2010 and obtained planning permission to transform it for use into our Employment Academy.

We have selected Lakehouse to carry out the main 12 month construction programme which commenced in May 2011.

We plan to make the most of this great local asset and are substantially investing in improvements that will bring it up to date in a way that respects the existing building and our neighbours.

 
We will develop a flexible mixture of office and training room spaces, some of which will be available for local community use. In addition, we will develop a café which will be open to the public, as well as service members making use of facilities and services at the Academy.

 
A project group consisting of key Employment Academy partners, including Southwark and Lambeth Councils, meet on a regular basis to consider design and strategic issues. 
 

We will continue our consultation with potential service members, organisations who may wish to make use of space within the academy, local people and interested community groups on the design proposals, and so regular meetings will take place throughout the life of the building programme. 

In addition to our consultation meetings, interested parties will also be able to leave comments here .  

Thames Reach has put together a highly experienced and dedicated team to work on developing this locally historic building.

Peter Barber Architects

The award winning practice is responsible for the architectural design of 29 Peckham Road and liaison with Southwark planning department. They will ensure that the finished building sits comfortably with the surrounding area and provides added value both functionally and aesthetically.

M3 Consulting

The well established and highly respected development management company provides overall coordination of the project team. They are also responsible for liaising with Thames Reach in monitoring the Employment Academy budget. 

Lakehouse

Lakehouse is an award winning support services provider, specialising in construction and maintenance in social housing, education, health, and public buildings. The company is responsible for the construction work that is being undertaken, and will be working ongoing with Thames Reach with the aim of providing construction training for local people via its Building Lives Training Academy, which will also be based at 29 Peckham Road.

Richard Griffiths Architects

Known for their work in the conservation of historic buildings, this practice is responsible for specialist advice on the best ways to maintain and enhance the existing historical merit of 29 Peckham Road to ensure its preservation for the community.

Academy Consulting Solutions

Experienced quantity surveyors responsible for providing advice on the cost and procurement of the development. As Construction Design Management (CDM) co-ordinator they are also charged with ensuring all necessary steps are taken to look after the health and safety of everyone involved in the development project.

Bolton Priestley Consulting Engineers

Well established consulting engineers providing advice on structural modifications to 29 Peckham Road to ensure that we achieve the highest quality modified structure that respects the original building.

Gifford

Leading services engineer providing advice on mechanical and electrical services (heating, cooling, sanitation, electricity) at 29 Peckham Road to provide a building that will have the least possible impact on the environment.

Leiths Food Solutions

The business planning of the café is being carried out with assistance from Leith Food Solutions who are experts in the sector.

Rosling King

Well established central London based law firm, Rosling King are acting for Thames Reach in the acquisition of 29 Peckham Road. Their specialisms includes construction, and landlord and tenant issues.

Chantrey Vellacott DFK

Very well established chartered accountants providing taxation advice on the acquisition, building construction and operation of the employment academy.

Additional consultants

In addition, an additional team of specialist consultants was employed to assist with the submission of the complex planning application.