In our latest video we take a look at the potential of the car park beside Oakwood Station, a site on the outskirts of London, in N14.

This site, located right next to the station, but close to a conservation area. We tested what we could get with a blend of 6 to 10-story blocks, thoughtfully positioned to enhance the area's low-density character.

Our video shows how we could get 120 homes, with a projected Gross Development Value (GDV) of £32 million and a construction cost of £17 million.

It's designed to accommodate around 180 residents, including 19 children, and maintains nearly 2,000 square metres of open space.

In a strategic move to revitalize the area around Bexley Station, Blocktype's proposal focuses on transforming a large, underused car park into a residential development with approximately 235 homes, offering a mix of affordable housing and sustainable design. The project boasts a Gross Development Value of £55 million and includes significant open space, aiming to house around 350 people and foster a community-friendly environment.

Approved by the LLDC, refused by The Mayor of London and now taken over by Michael Gove, the Stratford Sphere does not lack controversy.

Our latest walk-through shows how we could fit nearly 2,000 new homes for 3000 people on the site instead. Not only this, the site could generate a gross development value of over £730 million, with a build cost of £281 million. Importantly, It can also provide 12,000 square metres of open space, ensuring ample amenities and play areas.

We explored the potential housing capacity of a an Aldi site in East London. The site has no heritage or flood constraints, and faces a large open space to the south. Surrounding buildings range from two to six stories. First we test a lower density layout with blocks of three to four stories, yielding 108 homes. We then added a couple of extra stories and a few extra blocks to get this up to 147 new homes. We expect a £44 million GDV against a £27 million build cost.

Today we’re looking at a redevelopment opportunity on a corner site in Brent. The site is clear of listed buildings, conservation areas or flood zones, and surrounding buildings go up to ten stories. First we test a five-story building with mostly studios and one-beds, with a construction cost of 3,500 pounds per square meter, to account for any remedial works. We then try an eight-story block, to match the other surrounding buildings. This means we need a larger core to accommodate a second stairs . Financial projections indicate a GDV of 6.7 million pounds against a build cost of 3 million pounds.

In this video, I calculate the housing capacity of a petrol station site located at 344 Stains Road in Hounslow. I use Ordnance Survey mapping to locate the site and HMLR data to examine ownership boundaries. I assess the potential constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings, and flood zones. I also explore building heights in the area and consider the GDV of a four-story building with the possibility of expanding to six stories. I discuss the layout and unit types, as well as sales values and build costs. Finally, I evaluate the potential number of homes, GDP, population, parking spaces, and play space on the site.