BOLLO LANE
Delivering the largest roll-out of Passivhaus homes in the UK
Bollo Lane, by joint venture partners, Barratt London and Places for London, is a major mixed-use regeneration scheme in Acton, north-west London, transforming underutilised TfL land into a new, connected neighbourhood between Acton and Chiswick. Set along the Piccadilly and District lines, the masterplan delivers around 900 homes – 50% affordable – alongside workspace, retail and a network of new public spaces, creating a vibrant urban quarter rooted in connectivity and long-term resilience.
The the outline masterplan scheme by HOK showing Makower Architects' phases
The the outline masterplan scheme by HOK showing Makower Architects' phases
Makower Architects are leading the delivery of Phases 1 and 2, establishing both the architectural character and environmental ambition of the wider scheme. Central to this is one of the most significant Passivhaus programmes in Europe – delivering 455 homes designed to achieve exceptional energy performance, with up to a 90% reduction in carbon emissions and significant reductions in heating demand and energy bills. Through a fabric-first approach, the development sets a new benchmark for low-energy, high-density housing in the UK. Phase 1 also represents a milestone in delivery, as one of Barratt Homes’ first new-build Gateway Two submissions under the Building Safety Act.
Sitewide elvation of Phase 2
The masterplan, originally designed by HOK and the RMA by Allies and Morrison, is anchored by a 27-storey landmark tower that marks arrival from Acton Town station and signals the transition into a new neighbourhood. This vertical marker is balanced by a series of mansion blocks and mid-rise buildings arranged along a continuous plinth that follows the curve of Bollo Lane, reinforcing the street edge and creating a strong, legible urban frontage.
Location:
Acton, London
Use:
Residential, Light Industrial, Amenities
Status:
Phase 1 is on site; Phase 2 - technical design
Size:
Phase 1 - 0.5 ha; Phase 2 - 1.86 ha
Client:
Barratt London & Places for London
Project Date:
2024-2029
Collaborators:
Allies and Morrison, Outerspace, Simpsons Engineering, Waterstone Design, AES, Waterman, Carter Jonas
Awards:
