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It’s fair to say that East London has witnessed
a few changes over the years. Successive
centuries have introduced new eras, new people
and new characteristics. From the 18th century
French Huguenots who set up the silk weaving
industry, to the 19th century boom of the docks,
to the 20th century bombardment during The
Blitz, to the 21st century young British artists
(YBAs) who went on to become some of the most
powerful names in global art, it is an area that
has experienced a consistent transformation,
much like the buildings that have occupied it.
In January 2013, we published the first issue of
Cordy House in anticipation of the rebirth of an
edifice which was an East London institution
in the early noughties. From graffiti legends
Shepard Fairey and D*Face showcasing their
work to avant-garde theatre groups Punchdrunk
and YouMeBumBumTrain hosting some of their
earliest and most daring performances, Cordy
House was a hub of creativity in East London’s
then emerging and edgy cultural scene.
Over the last decade, the surrounding area in
which it stood has fully transfigured into one of
London’s most desirable destinations, attracting
creative and corporate professionals alike. It is
also home to some of the UK’s greatest names
in art, design, music and fashion, many of whom
we paid tribute to in our four themed issues.
So here we are, the final issue of Cordy House and
although this is the last, it marks the beginning
of a new era; the unveiling of an innovative
new development – consisting of eight luxury
apartments – which has been adapted to suit its
surroundings whilst remaining true to its artistic
heritage in retaining some of the original features,
such as the artwork that made the building so
thrilling to encounter during its glory days.
We would like to say a warm and wholehearted
thank you to all of the hugely talented writers,
photographers and illustrators who have
contributed to Cordy House, and in particular
to Mura in partnership with Aitch Group,
who have made this project possible.
We hope you have enjoyed leafing
through these issues, and will join us in
welcoming the new Cordy House.
Kat Phan,
Editor
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MY EAST LONDON: Curtain Call
Tread the streets of East London while taking in all
the local landmarks.
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SNAPSHOTS: Live East
Roll-call; cultural trappings for locals – VICE, glamour
and decadence.
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HERITAGE: Building on Cool
Garfield Hackett looks back on Cordy House’s halcyon days
as an artistic mecca.
12 THE GUIDE: Eat & Greet
Food, drink, dress: our guide to simulating your senses.
14 GETTING ABOUT: Trains, Planes & Pedal-Power
Transport tips for the area.
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PROFILE: Joe Edwards: Reviving an Institution
The Arcademy Architectural Designer talks transforming Cordy
House into a multi-purpose landmark befitting its iconic legacy.
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EAST END AESTHETICS: The Edit
Chintz to wall prints – when it comes to adorning your home,
East London has it covered.
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE: Travel by Design
From Lebanese objets d’art to modernist Scandi wanderlust,
design is an international affair…
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LAST WORDS: East End Evolution
Property guru Henry Smith looks to the future of East London, and
ruminates on how it’s gone from forgotten borough to belle of the ball.
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VIRTUAL REALITY
Look through the keyhole at the interior and (exterior) CGIs
of Cordy House’s new luxury apartments.
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SPECIFICATIONS: The Sum of the Parts
It’s all in the details – how apartment living in Cordy House
has been made even more exceptional.
42 FLAT PLANS
The lay of the land, from penthouse to balcony, per square metre.
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SUSTAINABILITY: It’s Not Easy Being Green
(But It’s Worth It)
How Cordy House is smashing environmental sustainability,
brick by brick...
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BUILDING LONDONS FUTURE
Mura Estates in partnership with Aitch Group is changing
the landscape of London for the better. We look at their most
recent projects.
EDITOR’S
LETTER
Cordy
House

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utting straight through the centre
of Shoreditch, Curtain Road acts
as an appropriate starting point
for any jaunt through the area. Nestled
in the heart of Hipsterville, the road can
also be applauded for its cultural heritage.
One of London’s first theatres was founded
on Curtain Road in 1576 – making it the
first permanent playhouse in Britain.
When exploring Curtain Road, a
healthy amount of veering off is to be
encouraged. But a conventional bottom-
up approach is a good way to start. With
this in mind, start early at the Queen
of Hoxton (1-5 Curtain road) to bag a
spot on the pub’s popular roof terrace.
Lee Broom, the London-based designer
making waves (and his signature crystal
light bulbs) recently expanded his studio
to include a beautiful interiors shop on
Rivington Street (95 Curtain Road). The
work-sell space is worth a visit for anyone
with a passion for modern design. While
Curtain Road no longer offers a shop that
sells exactly what it says on the tin, further
home furnishings can still be found at SCP
(135-139 Curtain Road) – the mecca for
aspirational living accessories. Visit both
while you still have your wits about you.
After that, stay on Rivington Street and
head to Start, one of the most
comprehensive designer boutiques in London
offering both men’s and women’s apparel. If
vintage is more your style, turn back, rewind and
head for Paper Dress (114–116 Curtain Road).
Once you’ve had your fashion fix, make your way to
Mark Hix’s Tramshed (32 Rivington Street). Serving
steak or roast chicken the restaurant is, appropriately,
home to one of Damien Hirst’s giant embalmed
cows and is great for group dinners. Be sure to ask
about the Cock ‘n’ Bull gallery downstairs as they
tend to have a rolling programme of exhibitions.
If hunger gets the best of you before reaching Tramshed,
and you’re still looking for a meat-dominant meal, duck
into Beard to Tail (77 Curtain Road), serving everything
in between. If you manage to push past the pangs and
make it to the end of Curtain Road then Tramontana
Brindisa –Monika Linton’s latest London tapas venture
– awaits, which also has an impressive gin cocktail list.
For drinks, there are almost too many options in
this part of town. If spirits are high, make your way
to Callooh Callay (65 Rivington Street) – winner
of the World’s Best Cocktail Menu 2012.
For breakfast and brunch the following morning, there’s
the quick and easy FIX (126 Curtain Road) for coffee and
pastry, or, if you are looking for something a little more
substantial, and you fancy a stroll, head to Beagle (97-
400 Geffrye Street) – a restaurant founded by DJs and
party organisers Krankbrother. Tucked under the arches
at Hoxton Overground, it is an ideal spot for a slow start
to the day, breakfast cocktail on the side, of course.
Tread the streets of East London whilst taking in the local landmarks
– award-winning restaurants, bustling boozers and hipster hotspots,
all a stone’s throw from Curtain Road.
CURTAIN CALL
WORDS FIONA SINCLAIR SCOTT
ILLUSTRATION PHILIP BANNISTER
M Y E A S T L O N D O N M Y E A S T L O N D O N

WORDS BETTY WOOD, WILLIAM EVERETT & JOLYON WEBBER
LIVE EAST
Eye candy THE LOLLIPOP SHOPPE
If you’re looking for a signature design piece for your home or office,
this is your spot. Conceived as a ‘display window’ for fine design
items – from heritage brands such as Vitra and Eames, through to
upcoming and contemporary designers such as Established & Sons
(a major platform for British design and manufacturers) – Lollipop
Shoppe offers an experimental and uplifting mix. From easy chairs
and loungers, to desks, low tables and lighting, their handsome
collection is designed with ergonomics in mind, while calendars,
accessories and storage units seriously up the eye-candy factor.
It’s all designed to make life more enjoyable, and it works.
10 Lamb St, Old Spitalfields Market, E1 6EA // thelollipopshoppe.co.uk
FOOD & DRINK
The nostalgics LABOUR AND WAIT
Labour and Wait on Redchurch Street has become the prime
destination for design enthusiasts looking for timeless pieces
for the home and garden. An antidote to the ‘disposable design’
movement of the early noughties, Labour and Wait was founded by
menswear designers Rachel Whyte-Moran and Simon Watkins. With
a simple idea of selling functional and beautiful design products
with enduring style, their collection includes canvas bags made from
British materials, balls of twine, enamel lampshades and galvanised
housekeeper buckets that tap into a sense of nostalgia. Already a
favourite with locals, Labour and Wait’s fans now include actresses
Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley, and author David Sedaris.
85 Redchurch Street, E2 7DJ // labourandwait.co.uk
The dream factory UNTO THIS LAST
Remember when furniture didn’t come flat-packed? Unto This
Last does. Named after a line in John Ruskin’s 1860 essay on
the necessity of artisan crafts at the height of the Industrial
Revolution, this furniture shop is just off Brick Lane, and every
item in store is made to order, in-house, on a digital router.
Expensive packaging, transportation and warehouse storage have been
dropped in favour of a back-to-basics approach: working extensively in
FSC-certified birch plywood, items are made and delivered within the
London area, avoiding the need for heavy transport costs. The result?
Bespoke, artisan furniture that’s as affordable as mass-produced designs.
230 Brick Lane, E2 7E // untothislast.co.uk
Subterranean blues NIGHTJAR
Hidden under Old Street roundabout, behind
an inconspicuous door, is the finest
clandestine jazz and cocktail bar in the East,
conjured straight from the pages of an F. Scott
Fitzgerald novel. Music-wise, the bar hosts a
refined roster of live jazz, blues and ragtime
that recreates the atmosphere of a Prohibition
era New York speakeasy. The cocktail menu is
suitably matched, featuring 1920s-inspired drinks
including Blood and Sand (Naked Grouse Scotch
whisky, Cocchi sweet vermouth, sweet cherry,
blood orange and mandarin, finished with liquorice)
and modern signature drinks like the Kenko-Teki
Swizzel (Nikka whisky, Akashi-Tai sake, green
coffee, green tea, buckwheat syrup and alfalfa).
129 City Rd, EC1V 1JB // barnightjar.com
Best of British BEAGLE
Named after the steam train that used to run on the original East
London Line, Beagle restaurant celebrated its first anniversary last
Easter. Located in the arches of the railway bridge next to Hoxton
Overground station, the space has been lavishly restored. Head chef
James Ferguson, formerly of nearby Rochelle Canteen, is pioneering a
menu packed with British ingredients, including smoked middle white
belly ham, sand sole, monk’s beard and cucumber and traditional
puddings such as spotted dick. Seasonal is order of the day, with
daily menus driven by local produce. The cocktail menu is also
marked by traditional British flavours including nettle, ginger and
rhubarb-infused liqueurs, plus tonics and British beers and wines.
397-400 Geffrye Street, Hoxton, E2 8HZ // beaglelondon.co.uk
The hidden gem THE ROCHELLE CANTEEN
Housed in a former school, the Rochelle Canteen on Arnold Circus
is one of East London’s best daytime dining spots. Secluded behind
a high red-brick wall in an old bike shed, the canteen overlooks a
grassy playground, and is surrounded by a host of creative studios in
the adjacent school building, including the headquarters of footwear
label Mr. Hare. Owned by Margot Henderson and Melanie Arnold, the
Rochelle Canteen features a delicious, though deliberately limited,
menu of seasonal dishes, and is similarly compact in size. A hotspot for
local fashion designers (and often frequented by East London’s celebrity
alumni), it has an exclusive feel despite – or because of – its ‘hidden’
nature, making it one of East London’s best-loved lunchtime haunts.
Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, E2 7ES // arnoldandhenderson.com
DESIGN
Take a turn around East London’s cultural trappings,
from 17th century interiors to Prohibition-style
cocktail bars and contemporary couture – VICE,
glamour and decadence, by design.
S N A P S H OT S S N A P S H OT S

Old and notorious THE OLD BLUE LAST
As the official authority on ‘cool’, it’s not
surprising that The Old Blue Last, co-owned
by the guys at VICE, was labelled “the world’s
coolest pub” by NME and dubbed “the cradle
of British music’s future” by The Guardian. No
pressure then. An early haunt of Shakespeare
and later a den of iniquity (the building was a
brothel during the 1970s and early 90s), in 2004
it was bought by VICE and refitted in 2010 after
the Arctic Monkeys (and The Horrors) broke
the ceiling (literally). With its high-spec sound
system, it’s the best pub for live music in London
(and does a decent pint of Truman Beers too).
38 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3ES // theoldbluelast.com
MUSIC
The music mavericks ROUGH TRADE
Proudly and justifiably billing themselves as
“independent purveyors of great music”, the
record label and mecca for music aficionados
the world over, Rough Trade has always put the
music first. Launched by Geoff Travis in 1976,
their second store in East London, designed by
David Adjaye, remains one of the go-to places
for all music enthusiasts. It has also evolved into
a live venue that has hosted some of the UK’s
best independent acts including Radiohead,
Queens of the Stone Age and Paul Weller.
Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
// roughtraderecords.com
That’s entertainment
WILTON’S MUSIC HALL
Built just off Cable Street in 1828 under the
moniker Prince of Denmark public house, The
Mahogany Bar alehouse (named for its luxurious
interior fittings) was bought by businessman John
Wilton in 1850, who turned it into East London’s
premier live music venue. As the 19th century
progressed and East London became a notorious
hotbed of vice, and poverty, Victorian missionaries
turned Wilton’s into a Methodist outpost where,
despite surviving the Blitz, it became derelict.
Thankfully, Sir John Betjeman spearheaded a
campaign to save Wilton’s from demolition, and
in 1978 it was given Grade II listed status. Today,
Wilton’s is undergoing a spate of renovation;
re-opened as a theatre and bar in 1997, the
building currently exists in a state of charming
disrepair, displaying its eclectic history through its
exposed innards and by its ongoing commitment
to East London’s performing arts scene.
1 Graces Alley, E1 8JB // wiltons.org.uk
The French factor A.P.C.
The French are known for being effortlessly
chic, and no clothing brand exudes this more
than Jean Touitou’s Parisian label A.P.C. (Atelier
de Production et de Création). An adherence
to simplicity runs across both its men’s and
women’s lines, and staples such as men’s jeans
have reached near-iconic status – a testament
to the label’s sympathetic cuts and confidently
understated style. Though A.P.C. is now stocked
by the likes of Selfridges, its Redchurch Street
store is filled with exclusive designs that make
it worth the visit.
15 Redchurch St, E2 7DJ // apc.fr
Interior addicts HOUSE OF HACKNEY
Unsurprisingly, East London is home to House
of Hackney’s flagship store. Created in 2010 by
husband and wife interior design duo Javvy M
Royle and Frieda Gormley, this lifestyle emporium
is a visual treat. Bold layers of House of Hackney
signature prints interact across the entire product
range, from luxury wallpapers – with names like
Dalston Rose and Hackney Empire – to a furniture
collection and their new menswear range. The
store is beautifully curated, with all items made in
England (or, where possible, right here in London).
131 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE //
houseofhackney.com
Styles to suit PRESENT
Compared with their female counterparts, menswear stores tend to go
that extra distance to engage their customer and enhance their shopping
experience. Present is perfect example of this. Launched in 2009, the
store offers a staple range of menswear brands, from Orcival through
to Burlington. Beyond the sartorial, they have a fantastic (curated)
selection of magazine and comic book titles, beautiful stationary and
cycle accessories. They also serve one of the best cups of coffee within a
five-mile radius of the E1 postcode, bringing together separate elements
that when combined make for an enriching shopping experience.
140 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE // present-london.com
FASHION

Industrial luxe SHOREDITCH HOUSE
Prior to being converted into what is East London’s trendiest private
members’ club today, Shoreditch House on Ebor Street was an old
tea warehouse (or a biscuit factory, depending on which source you
read) built in the 1930s. In 2007, the Soho House Group, headed by
entrepreneur Nick Jones, bought the space, and commissioned Tom
Dixon’s Design Research Studio to revamp its interior. With a brief to
combine the rawness of the former warehouse space and the grittiness
of the Shoreditch urban landscape, there are characteristic ‘industrial’
touches, such as the buffed, stainless-steel light shades above the
communal dining tables, and the clever use of light, amplified by a largely
monochrome colour scheme. The revamped roof space reopened last
year, offering guests the chance to swim above the hubbub of Shoreditch’s
streets while enjoying spectacular views across London’s skyline.
Ebor Street, E1 6AW // shoreditchhouse.com
THE MEMBERS CLUB
CYCLING
Peddled goods CYCLE SCENE
Cycling has taken off massively in the UK, due in no small part to the
success of the national cycling team at the Beijing and London Olympic
Games. East London has, for a long time, been developing a strong
cycling community, and is geographically well equipped to satisfying the
urban cycler, with canal-side cycling routes, an army of cycle-orientated
stores – from café-cum-cycle-repair stores like Look Mum, No Hands
and Lock 7 Cycle Café where you can grab a coffee and a fix a punctured
tyre at the same time – and bespoke bicycle shops like Brick Lane Bikes
and Tokyo Bike that sell the latest innovations in cycling technology.
Look Mum No Hands, 29 Old Street EC1V 9HX // lookmumnohands.com
Lock-7, 129 Pritchards Road, E2 9AP // lock-7.com
Brick Lane Bikes, 118 Bethnal Green Road, E2 6DG // bricklanebikes.co.uk
Tokyo Bike UK, 87-89 Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4BA // tokyobike.co.uk
Middle grounds THE GEFFRYE MUSEUM
The museum explores the London middle-class home from 1600 to
the present, whisking you through the centuries along a very pleasing
series of living rooms. In effect, you’re seeing the same room as it
changes over time, rather like Rod Taylor joyriding to the future in
the 1960 film The Time Machine. The museum itself was once a row
of almshouses built by the Ironmongers’ Company in 1714. Founded
with a bequest from Sir Robert Geffrye, a wealthy merchant, the Grade
I-listed building housed the elderly poor until 1911, when it was sold to
London County Council. The Arts and Crafts movement persuaded the
council to convert the space into a furniture museum to inspire local
craftsmen, and so the Geffrye Museum opened its doors in 1914.
The Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA
// geffrye-museum.org.uk
GROCERIES
No frills LEILA’S SHOP
Leila’s Shop, just off Arnold Circus, is a community
café and grocers who prepare simple and delicious
seasonal food using their own-grown produce. At
the heart of the café is an open-view kitchen and
a country-home vibe which sits hand in hand with
their delicious (but simple) rustic menu. From their
excellent coffee (their espresso packs a real kick) to
their range of Polish meats, Leila’s is a great place
to grab a no-fuss breakfast (eggs and ham out of a
skillet) or lunch in a wonderful, warm environment.
15-17 Calvert Ave, London E2 7JP // @Leilas_Shop
Creepy & Spooktacular HOXTON STREET MONSTER SUPPLIES
The “Purveyor of Quality Goods for Monsters of Every Kind”, HSMS
is a weird and wonderful store for “the living and the un-dead”.
Resembling a turn of the century apothecary, the shelves are lined
with Kilner jars of “human preserves”, blocks of earwax and tins of
night terrors (inside which, you’ll also find a specially commissioned
short story by Eoin Colfer.) Serving as the entrance to the Ministry
of Stories – a not-for-profit organisation that encourages young
people to develop their imagination and writing skills through
story-telling, established by writers Nick Hornby, Lucy Mcnab and
Ben Payne in 2010 – the shop is a wonderfully eccentric place to
indulge your inner child, or inspire the ones you have with you.
159 Hoxton Street, N1 6PJ // monstersupplies.org
CULTURE
MARKETS
Street life BROADWAY MARKET
It’s no secret that Broadway Market’s revived Saturday market is
the perfect place to find fashionistas, hipsters and the occasional
celebrity whilst sampling some of the finest independent food
outlets London has to offer. Now 80 stalls strong, the specialist
food market features an array of traders selling quality cheeses,
meat and fish, incredible cakes, as well as a fruit and veg stall
that’s been trading from the same spot for more than 50 years.
Broadway Market is an East End institution; more relaxed than tourist
trap Brick Lane, and bubbling with a more localised (albeit, gentrified)
feel. Perhaps what is less celebrated is its flourishing busking scene.
Found on the corners of Benjamin Close and Dericote Street (and
impromptu spots in between), lo-fi performers with double-basses,
banjos, harmonicas and mics will perform ragtime, folk and acapella sets,
the perfect soundtrack for East London’s trendiest, friendliest market.
Broadway Market in London E8 runs from London Fields
Park to the Regent’s Canal // broadwaymarket.co.uk

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f your Converse were treading
the streets of Shoreditch in the
mid to late Noughties, they may
well have taken you to Cordy House,
the kind of (sub)cultural hub that now
makes seasoned hipsters go misty-eyed.
The brains behind the operation was
Garfield Hackett, 47, who transformed a
lonely shell of a building on Curtain Road
into an East London institution. Under
Hackett’s stewardship, Cordy House
hosted theatre groups Punchdrunk and
YouMeBumBumTrain, graffiti legends
Shepard Fairey and D*Face, and all
manner of parties, art shows and photo
shoots. All in all, edgier than an Escher.
“It all kicked off in 2005,” says Hackett.
“Cordy House was then a dilapidated
building owned by a property developer
friend of mine. He asked me if I wanted
to do something with it and I said
‘Why not?’ so he gave me the keys.
“We started off hosting little parties to
fund the place. The first official thing we
did was the Boy George Fashion Show.
We painted a catwalk on the floor and
Naomi Campbell was the first person
photographed coming out of
Cordy House.”
Hackett commissioned Shepard Fairey
to paint the outside of the building
– Fairey’s first street art in the UK –
putting Cordy House firmly on the
street movement map. Suddenly, every
For a few years, Cordy House was a magnet for artists
in East London thanks to its transformation by Garfield
Hackett. Hackett looks back on its halcyon days.
BUILDING ON COOL
WORDS WILLIAM EVERETT
ILLUSTRATION ANNA DUNN
street artist was clamouring for space inside Cordy House.
“We just gave them a wall and told them to paint!”
Cordy House also became a breeding ground for immersive
theatre, with Punchdrunk performing its first shows here, and
YouMeBumBumTrain making its magic in the basement.
“YouMeBumBumTrain are massive now,” says Hackett.
“They use hundreds of performers at a time. One time
the police came during a performance. I had to lock the
basement and pretend no one was there, saying ‘sssh’
down the stairs because we didn’t have a licence.”
“YouMeBumBumTrain were proper feral artists. Once
I couldn’t find a piece the artist Jimmy Crane had done
for Cordy House, so I went downstairs and YMBBT
had cut it up to make something. I said to them, ‘You
lot have to get out now, sorry’. They said, ‘Before we
go, let us take you on our train’, so I agreed and it was
so good I let them stay – it just blew my head!”
In 2008, Hackett’s friend was forced to sell Cordy House.
“I got a phone call from my friend and he goes, ‘Listen,
you have to get out of the building by tomorrow’. I said,
‘I’m not leaving ‘til I meet the new owners’. I told them
if they kicked us out, they would have to pay business
rates, as well as security and insurance costs. If they
let us stay in the building we’d take away those costs
as an arts charity. They agreed, and we carried on.”
Cordy House continued to break moulds and ruffle feathers
until the new owners finally won planning permission to
develop the building in 2009. Determined to go out with
a bang, Hackett threw the mother of all parties on the
Cordy House roof. “Have you seen the Adidas advert where
they’re all jumping on the roof? That was inspired by our
party.” All in a day’s work at the Cordy House that was.
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EAT & GREET
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TRAMSHED
The second of Mark Hix’s restaurants on Rivington
Street, Tramshed is a meat-eater’s paradise, offering
only chicken or steak mains. Diners can enjoy a specially
commissioned piece by Damian Hirst while they eat
which hangs in the centre of the restaurant, or wander
downstairs to the Cock ‘n’ Bull gallery in the basement
which has transformed into an art space by Hix.
chickenandsteak.co.uk
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CALOOH CALLAY
Hidden on a cobbled side street a stone’s throw
from Curtain Road, this charming Alice in Wonderland-
inspired cocktail bar is considered one of the best in
Shoreditch (in 2012, it won the award for World’s Best
Cocktail Menu). With an inventive cocktail list, thoughtful
bar snacks and a quirky interior including a secret
lounge through a wardrobe, what’s not to like?
calloohcallaybar.com
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AESOP OLD STREET
Founded by ex-hairdresser Dennis Paphitis in
Melbourne in 1987, Aesop has gone on to become a
global power brand. Specialising in skin, hair and
beauty products, their heavenly-scented concoctions
are presented in pharmaceutical-style glass jars at
their minimalist stores, allowing the focus to remain
on their contents.
aesop.com
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THE ACE HOTEL
Founded by the late Alex Calderwood,
the 264-room Ace Hotel in Shoreditch opened its
doors last September and has quickly become a
London institution. One of a chain of international
hotels launched by Calderwood, it has a distinctly
youthful vibe and manages to fuse industrial-chic
and homely in equal measure.
acehotel.com
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ANTHEM
Anthem is the brainchild of Simon Spiteri, the
former head of menswear at Liberty’s, and Jeremy
Baron. The shop features a selection of menswear
brands such as Comme des Garçons and Rag & Bone, as
well as rising labels Nanok and Folk. It’s a line-up
unified by understated design and quality craftsmanship.
anthem.cc
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THE OLD BLUE LAST
Co-owned by the guys at VICE, labelled “the
world’s coolest pub” by NME and dubbed “the cradle of
British music’s future” by The Guardian, this early haunt
of Shakespeare has showcased some of the UK’s finest
bands. With its high-spec sound system, it is the best
pub for live music in London.
theoldbluelast.com
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THE CLOVE CLUB
Housed in the Grade II listed
Shoreditch Town Hall, The Clove Club is a
bar and restaurant consisting of two rooms. Serving
modern British fare, a five course menu is served in the
main restaurant whereas the lively bar allows punters to
pop in for a drink or dine from a simpler yet equally
sophisticated menu.
cloveclub.com
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FLOWERS EAST GALLERY
Following the success of Angela Flowers’s
first gallery space in West London, in the 1980s she
opened her second – one of the first in the East End –
in a former laundry/fur storage facility in Hackney.
Representing over 40 established and emerging artists,
the gallery exhibits mainly contemporary work across
all media.
flowersgallery.com
5
SCP EAST
In 1985, Sheridan Coakley set up the first high-end
furniture store SCP in Shoreditch, selling a selected
range of designer accessories, lighting and interior
items. Since then it has launched the careers of many
celebrated British designers including Matthew Hilton
and Jasper Morrison on to the international stage.
scp.co.uk
6
THE GOODHOOD STORE
Owned and run by Jo Sindle and Kyle Stewart, the
store celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. Influenced
by the pair’s interest in skate wear and street style,
Goodhood stocks independent designers YMC and Wood
Wood, as well as established brands like Levi’s Vintage.
goodhoodstore.com
Food, drink, dress: the East End’s got all your
senses covered, whatever your tastes…
T H E G U I D E T H E G U I D E
WORDS KAT PHAN & BETTY WOOD

CommercialStreet
Bishopsgate
London Wall
Cheshire Street
Bethnal Green Road
Great Eastern
Street
ShoreditchHighStreet
CityRoad
Old Street
EastRoad
HackneyRoad
Rivington Street
CurtainRoad
AppoldStreet
Worship Street
Sun Street
Chiswell Street
Buxton Street
BrickLane
BrickLane
Hanbury Street
Brushﬁeld Street
Epworth Street
PitﬁeldStreet
HoxtonStreet
Virginia Road
Arnold Circus
Gosset Street
Hoxton
New Inn YardLeonard St.
Shoreditch High St.
Liverpool St.
Old St.
Appold St.
Clifton St.
Moorgate
Shoreditch High Street 5 mins.
Old Street 9 mins.
Moorgate 11 mins.
Liverpool Street 12 mins.
Bank 13 mins.
Farringdon 20 mins.
LONDON UNDERGROUND
New Inn Yard 3 mins.
Leonard Street 4 mins.
Clifton Street 5 mins.
Shoreditch High Street 5 mins.
Appold Street 8 mins.
BARCLAYS CYCLE HIRE
Liverpool Street 12 mins.
London Bridge 15 mins.
King’s Cross St. Pancras 14 mins.
Euston 16 mins.
Waterloo 24 mins.
Victoria 28 mins.
Paddington 34 mins.
NATIONAL RAIL
Whitechapel 12 mins.
Farringdon 12 mins.
Paddington 20 mins.
Heathrow 44 mins.
CROSSRAIL (COMING 2018)
Heathrow 56 mins.
Gatwick 56 mins.
Stansted 60 mins.
AIRPORTS
Times calculated by train and include walking times.
DOMESTIC
St. Pancras International 15 mins.
EUROSTAR
INTERNATIONAL
G E T T I N G A B O U T G E T T I N G A B O U T
GETTING ABOUT
Cordy House’s convenient location and excellent transport
links means that nowhere in London is ever far away…

For more information visit:
www.arcademy.com
T
o create a true icon you need to draw on the heritage
of the area whilst also considering the ‘now’,” says
Joe Edwards, an Architectural Designer at East
London-based design agency Arcademy, which has been
responsible for transforming Cordy House into a nine-
storey new build with exclusive apartments and media-
style office space. We spoke to Joe to gain insight into the
redevelopment, which is due to be finished this summer.
Cordy House (CH):
How has the project developed since you took it on in 2009?
Joe Edwards (JE):
A lot has happened in East London since we started the
project: the Olympics raised the profile of the area and
the brief altered accordingly – initially we looked at the
project purely as a spatial exercise, taking out anything that
wasn’t needed and stripping it back to its structural fabric.
Cordy House has gone through it all, from demolition,
to excavation, and finally construction – it’s been a
great opportunity to get the whole practice involved.
CH:
How would you describe the style of Cordy House?
JE:
Curtain Road is where the City meets the East End. The style
of Cordy House reflects this through its fabric, echoing the
sleek city externally whilst remaining true to its structural
origin throughout.
Ahead of Cordy House’s completion this summer, Arcademy
Architectural Designer Joe Edwards talks about its transformation
– from spatial exercise to luxury multi-purpose landmark.
REVIVING
AN INSTITUTION
WORDS EMILY YAEL ROSS-JOANNOU
PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW MEREDITH
P R O F I L E
JOE EDWARDS
CH:
What kind of materials have you used and why?
JE:
The project brings together the ‘polished city’ with
the rich history of the site. Going from glossy external
tiles, interrupted only by strips of curtain walling,
through to exposed concrete soffits and services –
the two extremes are unified by junctions that have
been meticulously considered throughout.
High-quality finishes are offset by the exposed structure to
create a building that offers functionality with a luxury edge.
CH:
What were the challenges of the build?
JE:
Where to start! The Olympics meant the project had
to be thoroughly programmed around controlled road
closures – demolition needed to start inside out and
middle down. The site is also locked on three sides by
surrounding buildings which led to many challenging design
considerations determining where new meets existing.
CH:
How do you approach projects?
JE:
We take a holistic approach to design working through
client requirements with engineers and local authorities
to ensure the project not only works as a space, but also
enhances its environment.
CH:
What role does green building play into your work?
JE:
We take a ‘fabric-first’ approach to sustainable building
design and believe it’s the design team’s responsibility to
educate, not only the client, but also the end user on how
to maximise the efficiency of a building. To make a real
difference, sustainable solutions must be built into the fabric
of a building from the outset. ‘Sustainability’ is still seen by
many as a buzzword when really it should be a standard.
CH:
How is the East End a unique place for you to work?
JE:
East London is incredibly versatile in terms of what
it offers and as the area has developed, so has its
desirability. There is a bit of everything here so it
makes a really interesting place to design for!
P R O F I L E

SCP
Sheridan Coakley’s Curtain Road
emporium has been bringing
Londoners a curated selection of
the best British design since 1985,
and helped introduce the likes of
Matthew Hilton and Jasper Morrison.
scp.co.uk
Milk Concept
Boutique
This boutique in the
heart of Shoreditch
stocks an eclectic
range of fashion,
furniture and
homewares, including
a large selection of
pieces by eccentric
Italian designer, Piero
Fornasetti (pictured).
milkconceptboutique.
co.uk
From chintz to wall prints, when it
comes to adorning your home, East
London has it covered.
WORDS ALYN GRIFFITHS
THE EDIT
Lee Broom
London designer Lee Broom
recently transformed the ground
floor of his Rivington Street
studio into a shop showcasing
his decadent home furnishings,
including cut crystal light bulbs.
leebroom.com
Gallery Fumi
Gallery Fumi’s revolving exhibitions are a
great place to seek out unusual artworks and
sculptural furniture by emerging designers,
such as London studio, Glithero (pictured).
galleryfumi.com
House of Hackney
House of Hackney was founded in 2010,
and set about reviving the use of bold
prints in interior design. Its wallpapers
and fabrics give a contemporary twist
to traditional patterns like floral chintz.
houseofhackney.com
Two Columbia Road
East London’s premier collection
of vintage furniture and art can be
found on the corner of Columbia
Road and Hackney Road. Expect
classic modernist pieces from
Scandinavia and North America.
twocolumbiaroad.co.uk
E A S T E N D A E S T H E T I C S E A S T E N D A E S T H E T I C S
The Goodhood Store
More than six years on from
its launch, The Goodhood
Store continues to operate
as an independent edit of
everything that’s good in
fashion and design. Focusing
on quality and character,
look out for Scandinavian
brands like Muuto, Hay
and &tradition (pictured).
goodhoodstore.com
Pitfield
This new addition to the East London
shopping scene brings together
new and reinvented furniture with
designer wallpapers, carpets,
quirky curiosities and a cafe serving
coffee, cakes and snacks.
pitfieldlondon.com
Pure Evil Gallery
Influential graffiti artist Pure Evil has set
up shop on Leonard Street, where he
sells prints of his dark copies of images
depicting characters from popular
culture, such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn
Monroe and Jackie Kennedy (pictured).
pureevilgallery.virb.com
Nelly Duff
Established in 2005, this small gallery
and shop has a big reputation in the
fields of graffiti, tattoo and street art.
It produces a great range of original
and limited edition prints, such as
Dan Hillier’s Hoarse (pictured).
nellyduff.com

Mjölk
Toronto, Canada
Located in The Junction district of Toronto, Mjölk specialises in
furniture and products from Japan and Scandinavia. The stock
is carefully curated to reflect the values of purity, functionality
and durability. (Fanny Vase by Ami Katz pictured.)
store.mjolk.ca
From Lebanese objets d’art to modernist Scandi wanderlust,
design is an international affair as these destinations prove.
WORDS ALYN GRIFFITHS
TRAVEL BY
DESIGN
Nordiska Galleriet
Stockholm, Sweden
This Stockholm store offers one of
Scandinavia’s best selections of classic and
contemporary design, including pieces from
local labels like Mats Theselius (pictured).
nordiskagalleriet.se
Carwan Gallery
Beirut, Lebanon
Founded in 2010 by architects Pascale Wakim and Nicolas
Bellavance-Lecompte, this Beirut gallery showcases limited
edition furniture, lighting and objets d’art, with a focus on the
work of Middle Eastern designers like Nada Debs (pictured).
carwangallery.com
O B J E C T S O F D E S I R E O B J E C T S O F D E S I R E
HAY
Copenhagen, Denmark
The colourful Paper Carpet collection from Dutch
design duo Scholten & Baijings (pictured) typifies
the classic yet quirky products presented by Danish
design brand Hay at its flagship Copenhagen store.
hay.dk
Lane Crawford
Hong Kong, China
China’s preeminent design destination Lane Crawford
was founded in 1850 and now operates four department
stores in Hong Kong and three on mainland China,
dealing in high-end fashion and luxury goods.
lanecrawford.com

O B J E C T S O F D E S I R E O B J E C T S O F D E S I R E
Simon James Concept Store
Auckland, New Zealand
Furniture designer Simon James
launched the Concept Store in
Auckland’s Herne Bay to retail his own
work alongside a range of products
from international brands and local
designers such as David Moreland,
Jamie McLellan and Resident (pictured).
store.simonjamesdesign.com
Spazio Rossana Orlandi
Milan, Italy
Rossana Orlandi’s shop and gallery
space is a must-see on any visit to
Milan. Its supreme selection is the
result of Orlandi tirelessly scouring
the globe for upcoming designers
and original products. (Scrapwood
cupboard by Piet Hein Eek pictured.)
rossanaorlandi.com
Matter
New York City, USA
Jamie Gray’s Soho store is a treasure trove of cutting-edge design,
and its MatterMade collection of commissioned products features a
tremendous list of talent including Lindsey Adelman, Jonah Takagi
and Stephen Burks. (Affordances #1 by Jonathan Zawada pictured.)
mattermatters.com
Le Mill
Mumbai, India
Le Mill operates three shops
in Mumbai, retailing fashion,
furniture and home accessories.
Plenty of global brands are
represented, but its own label,
Le Mill Studio, also produces
some excellent pieces like the
Be Bop Coffee Table (pictured).
lemillindia.com
Galeria Alfredo Ginocchio
Mexico City, Mexico
Founded in 1998 and originally
named Praxis México, Alfredo
Ginocchio’s gallery is now one of
the foremost promoters of modern
and contemporary Mexican and
Latin American artists, such as
Argentinian Beto de Volder (pictured).
ginocchiogaleria.com

Cordy House,
Curtain Road, EC2
1
NowBow,
Fairfield Road, E3
2
1 2
For more on the changing landscape of London, visit
mura-estates.co.uk | aitchgroup.com
From forgotten borough to boasting the hippest postcodes in
London, the East End has risen as the city’s most unique cultural
and creative hub. Property guru Henry Smith has seen it all – and
with cutting-edge projects in the works, including the revamp of
East End icon Cordy House, he says the best is yet to come…
EAST END
evolution
WORDS WILLIAM EVERETT
PHOTOGRAPHY KRZYSZTOF FRANKIEWICZ
I
f anyone knows about the new East London,
it’s Henry Smith. Since the property developer
founded Aitch Group in 1995, Smith has seen
his native East End evolve from a forgotten borough to
belle of the ball. What was once a development no-go
now boasts some of the most prized square metres in
London, and he has had a front row seat throughout.
“When I lived in the East End it was all working
class and still recovering from the Second World
War,” says Smith. “Now it’s a hub of cultural and
class differences with people itching to become part
of one of the trendiest postcodes in London.
“The big difference I’ve seen is the perception and attitude
towards the East End. Views have changed so much over the
past 20 years it’s almost unrecognisable. The whole area has
vastly improved, beyond my imagination, from bombsites
and poverty to sleek offices and top restaurants and bars. Yet
the East End has kept the same thriving community and
buzzing atmosphere.”
Under his leadership, Aitch Group has built a diverse
portfolio of commercial and residential property both
in East London and beyond. And the best is yet to
come if the group’s plans are anything to go by.
“In partnership with Mura Estates, our current
projects include Now Bow on Fairfield Road,
an exclusive development of 49 luxury designed
apartments near Mile End; EdgeN1 on Cropley Street,
a mixed use development of commercial and
residential apartments near Regent’s Canal; and
The Yard on Warner Street, a stunning development
of 12 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in
Clerkenwell. In West London, we have eight exclusive
apartments on Shorrolds Road in prestigious Fulham.
All these are due for completion in the next year.
“Each development is unique. No two are the same, as they
are each designed individually to suit the surrounding area.
At the same time, each development must stand out.
“One of our most exciting projects is Cordy House.
The cutting edge development will contain a large
commercial space and eight luxury apartments in the
centre of Shoreditch. Cordy House will use a diverse
range of raw materials, and sit in one of London’s
most up-and-coming places to live, work and eat.”
One principle that shapes all Aitch Group projects is
sustainability. Smith treats the social, economic and
environmental responsibilities of developing seriously.
“Our buildings are designed to target a 20% reduction
in carbon emissions. The fabric of the buildings is
well insulated and constructed to a high standard
of air-tightness to reduce the energy demand.
“Photovoltaic panels on the roof provide an on-site
renewable electrical generation contribution, while Smart
Metering systems are provided in our buildings to allow
occupants to monitor their energy consumption.”
L A S T W O R D S L A S T W O R D S

VIRTUAL
REALITY
Designed with elegance and style, our apartments optimise
both light and space, providing an uncompromised standard
of living complemented by a perfect fusion of originality and
cutting edge technology.
V I R T U A L R E A L I T Y V I R T U A L R E A L I T Y

DRAFT

Each of the apartments that form Cordy House have
been designed to an exceptionally high standard,
offering luxurious, yet simple open-plan living in the
heart of the East End.
SPECIFICATIONS
Kitchen
»» Luxury Porcelanosa kitchen with full height units and
island peninsula*.
»» Caesar stone composite work surfaces.
»» Siemens fan-assisted multi-function oven.
»» Siemens integrated convection microwave oven.
»» Siemens fully integrated fridge freezer.
»» Siemens flexinduction hob:
Innovative flexinduction cooking zone and two traditional
cooking zones.
»» Caple downdraft extractor:
Downdraft extractors are the epitome of intelligent thinking
in kitchen design.
»» Boiling water and kitchen tap combined:
Ideal for making tea, preparing pasta, blanching vegetables,
cleaning dishes and a hundred other uses without the need for
two taps. Also provides a cold filtered water for drinking.
»» Siemens fully integrated dishwasher.
»» Siemens washing machine.
»» Siemens condensing tumble dryer.
Bathroom
»» Villeroy & Boch Subway 2.0 wall hung toilet with soft close lid.
»» Villeroy & Boch Cult range brassware with extra large
shower rose.
»» Bespoke vanity units in Laminan tiles with Corian work surfaces.
»» Square design heated towel rail.
»» Large fitted mirror with demist heat pads and lighting.
»» Large format luxury Laminam tiles to all walls and floor.
En Suite
»» Villeroy & Boch Subway 2 range cistern with soft close lid.
»» Villeroy & Boch Cult range brassware with extra large shower rose.
»» Bespoke vanity units in Laminan tiles with Corian work surfaces.
»» Walk in shower with frameless glass screen.
»» Square design heated towel rail.
»» Fitted mirror with demist heat pads and lighting.
»» Large format luxury Laminam tiles to all walls and floors.
Interior Finishes
»» Walls painted in a matt emulsion.
»» Kitchen frame wall surface finished in Armourcoat KonCrete.
»» Bedroom feature walls polished plaster:
Armourcoat polished plaster in master bedrooms to feature wall.
»» Flush skirting with shadow gap detail to dry lining.
»» Fitted full-height wardrobes in master bedroom, in high white
gloss with fully integrated en suite door and lighting.
Interior Floor Finishes
»» Custom made chevron laid distressed oak floorboards to main
living area.
»» Custom made wide plank oak floorboards to bedrooms
and hallway.
»» Large format slab tiles to bathrooms and en suites.
Electrics
»» Integrated LED down lights.
»» Recessed LED down lights.
»» Surface mounted LED lights.
»» Tom Dixon Beat feature lights in kitchen.
»» Semi-recessed LED down lights
Interior Doors
»» Full height (ceiling) sprayed bespoke white solid core doors.
»» Interior door furniture:
Harbrine lever handles in brushed chrome.
Heating & Hot Water
»» Thermostatically controlled under floor heating throughout.
»» NIBE exhaust air heat pump.
»» Air conditioning system to main living area and bedrooms.
Windows
»» Schüco “thermally broken” double glazing units with anodised
bronze externally and contrasting powder coating internally.
»» Full height sliding, folding doors to terrace*.
Peace of Mind
»» Individual stand alone intruder alarm, multi zone, PIR detectors
and door contacts.
»» Approved entry system.
»» 10 year new home warranty.
»» Mains heat and smoke detectors with battery back up.
Communal Spaces
»» Individual freestanding storage locker in the basement.
»» Separate storage for residential cycles with secure access in
the basement.
*Where applicable.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

45C O R D Y H O U S E . C O . U K
F L AT P L A N S
Room dimensions are to be carefully considered prior to purchase of furniture and must not be used for the purchase
of flooring or window treatment. All measurements are approximate and may vary within a tolerance of 5%
44 # 0 5 | C O R D Y H O U S E
KITCHEN / LOUNGE:
7.61 x 8.07m / 25 x 26’5ft
BEDROOM 1:
4.49 x 4.01m / 14’9 x 13’2ft
BEDROOM 2:
3.9 x 2.94m / 12’9 x 9’8ft
TOTAL AREA:
97.4m2
/ 1,048ft2
FLAT 1
GLASS BALUSTRADE
ENTRANCE
FLAT PLANS
Driven by an acute attention to detail on both the inside
and outside, Cordy House consists of eight bespoke, high
specification apartments.
F L AT P L A N S
Balconies, large windows and cityscape views are prominent features,
with the development offering one, two and four bedroom homes.
Each apartment is fitted with the latest luxury mod-cons meeting the
highest of specifications and providing a luscious standard of living. Our
bespoke, high-end decor compliments the convenience of inner-city life
through an effortless marriage of design and functionality. This is a lavish
build in a thriving area. Every want and desire is a breath away.

F L AT P L A N S F L AT P L A N S
KITCHEN / LOUNGE:
7.61 x 8.07m / 24’11 x 26’5ft
BEDROOM 1:
4.49 x 4.01m / 14’9 x 13’2ft
BEDROOM 2:
3.9 x 2.94m / 13’2 x 9’8ft
TOTAL AREA:
97.4m2
/ 1,048ft2
FLAT 2
KITCHEN / LOUNGE:
7.61 x 8.07m / 24’10 x 26’5ft
BEDROOM 1:
4.49 x 4.01m / 14’9 x 13’2ft
BEDROOM 2:
3.9 x 2.94m / 12’9 x 9’8ft
TOTAL AREA:
97.4m2
/ 1,048ft2
FLAT 3
GLASSBALUSTRADE
GLASS BALUSTRADE
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE

GLASSBALUSTRADE
GLASS BALUSTRADE
KITCHEN / Lounge:
7.53 x 5.18m / 24’8 x 17ft
BEDROOM 1:
4.49 x 4.01m / 14’9 x 13’2ft
BEDROOM 2:
3.9 x 2.94m / 12’9 x 9’8ft
TOTAL AREA:
81.1m2
/ 873ft2
KITCHEN / LOUNGE:
10.7 x 4.15m / 35’1 x 13’7ft
BEDROOM 1:
4.17 x 4.15m / 13’8 x 13’7ft
BEDROOM 2:
3.87 x 2.66m / 12’8 x 8’8ft
BEDROOM 3:
3.92 x 2.68m / 12’10 x 8’9ft
BEDROOM 4:
4.07 x 2.96m / 13’4 x 9’8ft
TOTAL:
126.3m2
/ 1,359ft2
FLAT 4 FLAT 5
ENTRANCE
TERRACE
ENTRANCE
TERRACE
TERRACE
GLASS BALUSTRADE
GLASSBALUSTRADE

KITCHEN / LOUNGE:
10.55 X 6.33m / 34’7 x 20’9ft
BEDROOM 1:
4.4 X 3.25m / 14’5 x 10’8ft
BEDROOM 2:
4.51 X 3.05m / 14’9 x 10ft
TOTAL AREA:
105.6m2
/ 1,136ft2
FLAT 6
KITCHEN / LOUNGE:
5.38 x 10.05m / 17’7 x 32’11ft
BEDROOM 1:
3.9 x 4.28m / 12’9 x 14ft
BEDROOM 2:
2.98 x 5.79m / 9’9 x 18’11ft
BEDROOM 3:
2.9 x 5.79m / 9’6 x 18’11ft
STUDY:
2.4 x 5.79m / 7’10 x 18’11ft
TOTAL:
136.4m2
/ 1,468.2 ft2
FLAT 7
GLASS BALUSTRADE
GLASSBALUSTRADE
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
TERRACE
TERRACE
DINING
GLASSBALUSTRADE

53C O R D Y H O U S E . C O . U K52 # 0 5 | C O R D Y H O U S E
F L AT P L A N S
KITCHEN / LOUNGE:
9.07 x 6.12 / 29’9 x 20ft
BEDROOM 1:
6.4 x 3.25m / 20’11 x 10’7ft
TOTAL AREA:
83.6m2
/ 899.86ft²
FLAT 8
GLASSBALUSTRADE
ENTRANCE
TERRACE
SUSTAINABILITY
When designing Cordy House, we took a double-
ended approach to the environment, reducing the
overall demand for energy while adding sustainable
generation methods.
To achieve this, the development boasts:
• Roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panels.
• Building materials, windows and doors that exceed regulations for thermal insulation
and air-tightness.
• Low-capacity bathroom fittings and A-rated appliances for reduced water usage.
• NIBE F370 Exhaust Air Heat Pump - This is part of a new generation of heat pumps,
which have been introduced to supply the home with inexpensive and environmentally
friendly heating.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y

CURTAIN ROAD | EC2
Eight highly-desirable, premium 1, 2 and 3 bedroom loft-style
apartments in Shoreditch, London’s trendiest district.
FAIRFIELD ROAD | E3
NOW Bow is an exclusive development of 49 luxury
apartments nestling in a trendy corner of East London.
CROPLEY ST | N1
All of EdgeN1’s 9 apartments, from 1-bed to 3-bed, have been
designed to achieve a sense of spacious living and comfort.
THE YARD | WARNER ST
Comprised of 12 apartments in a mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts, The Yard
combines the design traditions of Clerkenwell with the latest in sustainable technologies.
WHISTON ROAD | E2
LivE2 is a mixture of beautifully appointed 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
in the heart of one of London’s most exciting areas of regeneration.
BUILDING
LONDON’S
FUTURE
Mura Estates in partnership
with Aitch Group.
For almost 20 years, Aitch Group has been
developing a wide variety of properties of all kinds,
from social housing to luxury apartments, and from
single dwellings to 500-unit mixed-use schemes.
We currently have 221 residential units and 39,000
sq ft of commercial space in construction, with a
further 854 residential units and 27,500 sq ft of
commercial space in planning across the London area.
We take pride in our approach to planning
and collaboration, building teams of in-
house experts, industry-leading consultants
and cutting-edge designers to create genuine
innovation based on years of experience.
We have complete faith in the calibre of our people
and total commitment to sustainability.
Our properties are built to the highest standards
of quality and efficiency using the best materials
we can find.
All of our properties meet, and usually exceed,
industry regulations.
For more details on the changing landscape of London,
Visit mura-estates.co.uk / aitchgroup.com

Editor
Kat Phan
Creative Director
Walt Brophy
Sub Editor
Betty Wood
Words
William Everett, Alyn Griffiths, Kat Phan, Emily Yael Ross-
Joannou, Fiona Sinclair Scott, Jolyon Webber, Betty Wood
Photography
Krzysztof Frankiewicz, Andrew Meredith
Illustration
Philip Bannister, Anna Dunn, Anna-Kaisa Jormanainen
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Nancy George, Erwin Schulz, Karina Tkaczyk, Andy Greenhouse
Publisher
Mark Whiteway
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Notice to prospective buyers: The details and specifications contained in this brochure have, in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading
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