Powerhouse on the river

Lots Road Power Station was a triumph of engineering and a cathedral of the industrial age. When it was completed in 1905, it was the largest power station to be built in the country.

For almost a century, it generated electricity to power London’s Underground network, keeping the capital moving.  Today, it is the last of London’s three power stations to be redeveloped and forms the last phase of the wider Chelsea Waterfront masterplan, a residential-led mixed-use development designed by Farrells for Hutchison Property Group.

Now known simply as Powerhouse, it enables Chelsea’s riverfront to be enjoyed for the first time in 100 years. The project includes the refurbishment and conversion of the iconic red-brick power station for residential use, the construction of a 25-storey tower and lower-rise blocks on the river’s edge, surrounded by accessible landscaped gardens.

fabrik led the development of detailed landscape proposals for the public realm, including the design of bespoke furniture and paving, and the detailed design of water features. We also designed furniture for inside the power station’s public atrium, which also includes raised planters and a water feature.

The scheme won the What House? Gold award for Best Renovation Scheme in 2024.