Green light for Groupwork’s ‘landmark’ mixed-use plans for Regents Canal site

By Tom Lowe2026-07-03T11:10:00

Office and housing scheme to feature facade of raw sedimentary stone blocks

Plans by Amin Taha’s practice Groupwork to replace a post-war industrial unit on Regent’s Canal with a six-storey mixed-use block have been given the green light by Hackney council.

The proposals for 16-24 Orsman Road in Hoxton are set to be the latest showcase of the studio’s idiosyncratic facade approach, featuring bricks of sedimentary stone in various mismatched sizes.

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