Mace were appointed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to transform a group of listed 17th and 18th century warehouse and factory buildings at Woolwich Arsenal into the Woolwich Works creative district
The project involved the conversion of five listed buildings into major performance venues, rehearsal studios, exhibition areas, event spaces, and workshops, supported by back-of-house functions and public facilities.
The Challenge
The Woolwich Creative District project faced several challenges during its execution. The project site was landlocked within the Berkeley Homes site demise, which posed several logistical challenges. Each delivery had to be carefully walked from the highway to the courtyard using A73 qualified traffic marshals. There was also complex construction requirements. Delivering a Passivhaus leisure centre required meticulous attention to detail and adherence to stringent energy efficiency standards. It was also important to establish good relationships with the community and ensure minimal disruption during construction.
