Projects

Osier Way

Osier Way
  • Project name

    Osier Way

  • Location

    Waltham Forest, London

  • Client

    Pocket Living

  • Architect

    Waugh and Thistleton

  • Engineer

    Robert Bird & Partners Ltd

  • Brick

    Vandersanden Nevado Grey, Majestic & Old Barn

  • Application

    Brick cladding defined by longevity, precision and cohesion

  • Photography

    Chesca Warley

  • Project status

    Completed

Description

Osier Way forms a key milestone in Waltham Forest’s Leyton Vision masterplan, a regeneration scheme transforming industrial land west of Leyton Orient’s football ground into a vibrant, mixed-use community. Developed in collaboration with residents and local businesses, the project delivers 197 apartments alongside light industrial and retail spaces — supporting a flexible, modern urban neighbourhood.

Comprising five blocks from 6 to 13 storeys, the development was designed to maximise light, views and ventilation through variation in massing, orientation, and material treatment. Subtle differences in façade tonality and architectural expression allow each building to read individually while forming a cohesive family of objects in conversation — enhancing identity while reducing visual bulk at street level.

Our Services

EBM’s consultancy role included:

— Quality assurance on workmanship, including tolerance checks on brickwork execution

— Mortar selection advice to optimise finish and cohesion across elevations

— Coordination with changing architectural teams and integration of new sub-contractors introduced by EBM for delivery

 

This solution offered the client enhanced buildability, improved thermal performance, and a façade package rarely seen elsewhere in the UK — delivering distinct visual identity at scale without the need for specials.

 

EBM’s involvement in Osier Way demonstrates the value of expert façade consultancy in complex, multi-block schemes. By ensuring buildable solutions, material optimisation, and performance compliance, EBM enabled the project to meet both visual and regulatory expectations — contributing to the borough’s long-term vision for inclusive and high-quality development.

Location

Key challenges

1/ Midway change in architectural leadership

2/ Budget constraints requiring a shift from glazed bricks to alternative high-spec reflective cladding

3/ Ensuring consistency in workmanship across five large-format buildings, each with different façade characteristics

Highlights & Achievements

  • Recognised as part of Waugh Thistleton’s award-winning portfolio, contributing to:
  • — AJ Architecture Awards – Architect of the Year

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