Robinson Kenning and Gallagher have been appointed by Butler & Young Associates to produce a Heritage Statement as part of a Listed Building Application for a proposed new sprinkler installation in Great Arthur House, Golden Lane Estate.

‘Golden Lane is one of Britain’s most important post war housing developments. Its design and construction at the time were innovative and forward thinking and were widely influential. Many of the concepts realised in the Golden Lane Estate were used widely elsewhere for example, Barbican. Golden Lane is a pioneering example of Microcosm which was wholly modern in spirit yet fully responsive to its site. This needs to be respected and protected.’

The sprinkler system works, designed by Butler & Young for The City of London Department of Community and Children’s Services is for fitting a sprinkler system on all levels, including all residential flats and common areas as part of a wider programme of works to upgrade the fire safety of council owned housing stock following the tragic Grenfell Tower Fire.