10 House Project

The 10 House Project was our first initiative to identify and develop houses for affordable rent and ownership on Cairns Street. By 2019 we completed eleven 2-bed terraced houses, of which so far 5 have been sold while the remaining 6 are rentable, affordable homes. On top of this we opened the Granby Winter Garden, an indoor community and arts space with an indoor garden with a glass roof, converted from two adjoining houses.

Five of our homes have been sold and five now have tenants. We worked with Steve Biko Housing Association to prioritise tenants for our new homes based on our allocations of housing need, but also encouraged previous Granby residents to return to the community.

Design

Our architects, Assemble, have been instrumental in creating imaginative, contemporary interiors for the houses, which make them striking both in design and comfortable to live in. The design and renovation by Assemble won the Turner Prize in 2015, becoming the youngest “non-artists” to win an award typically given to visual artists. In collaboration with ceramics studio Granby Workshop and artist Will Shannon the houses are fitted with bespoke door handles, bathroom tiles and fireplaces, reflecting the creative vibrancy of the neighbourhood.

More information on the project can be found on Assemble’s website here.

Granby Workshop is now a highly successful independent community interest company, employing 5 people and getting national and international commissions. Please visit their website for their product range.