HOK’s mixed use masterplan for West London receives planning approval

The scheme consists of an undulating, accessible series of buildings, from four to 25 storeys, with the tallest a mixed use tower near Chiswick Business Park, which will be built alongside the Piccadilly line tracks. The proposed development includes a new train crew accommodation building for the Piccadilly line drivers.           

A new green corridor linking the Acton Town and Chiswick Park underground stations is central to the scheme. A series of public spaces and private terrace gardens will line a human-scaled colonnade that connects ground-level offices, makerspaces, shops and cafés. 

A dedicated service road runs along the tracks, supporting a ‘healthy streets’ approach and ensuring that Bollo Lane will be free of lay-bys and provide a safe pedestrian experience. 

The development encompasses land that is currently used for operational space by Transport for London (TfL), including buildings, and staff parking, as well as some small local businesses. Work on site could begin by the end of 2022. 

The design team is led by HOK’s London studio providing architecture and master planning services; East is providing landscape design and Mott MacDonald is providing full engineering services. 

The design drew inspiration from the history and commitment to design excellence of TfL, which has helped shape modern London. The design team has looked to the legacies of Frank Pick, first chief executive of London Transport, and architect Charles Holden, who together developed an iconic architectural identity for London’s transport system in the early 20th century.

To inform the scheme, the team undertook an extensive public engagement process that included several public and pop-up exhibitions for residents and transport users and a newsletter and email outreach campaign.