Moreland Street, Islington EC1
About the development
Apex is working in close partnership with Shian Housing Association to deliver a transformative airspace development above an existing four-storey residential block. By utilising the unused airspace above the existing structure, the scheme avoids encroaching on greenfield land, enabling sustainable densification within the urban fabric.
The current proposal seeks to deliver 38 new affordable homes through the addition of five new storeys, while simultaneously exploring enhancements to the existing building to improve overall quality and benefit to the community.
This project builds on the success of a recently completed Apex airspace scheme in Southwark, which delivered 30 affordable units through a similar vertical extension. Leveraging both the momentum and operational insights from that delivery, Apex is well-positioned to replicate that success, contributing further to easing London’s housing pressures while upgrading existing stock.
The proposal is progressing positively with Shian Housing Association, reflecting strong alignment on both the vision and need for this innovative approach to urban development.
