DLA Architecture has completed works on a new residential development in Salford for its client Forshaw Land & Property Group.

Located on the banks of the River Irwell, ‘The Waterhouse' is an award winning new build scheme of 86 waterside homes that were all sold off-plan. It provides a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with together with two-bedroom duplexes and stunning two and three bed penthouses. On site amenities include a gymnasium, residents lounge, large roof terrace, parking, and cycle storage.


DLA designed the nine-storey scheme in line with planning policy to promote a dense city fringe development with high quality affordable housing. It forms part of the wider regeneration of Ordsall Riverside with a development that responds well to its urban context with good access to the river and surrounding amenity.

Jonathan Knowles, Director, and Head of the Manchester office at DLA Architecture, said: "We are pleased to handover this much anticipated scheme that reflects a strong sense of place through high quality, contemporary design that references the heritage of the site which was historically occupied by J and JM Worrall’s Dye works for over 150 years.

"We believe that The Waterhouse acts as a benchmark for future development in the area, through careful detailing and a considered choice of materials, as well as the subtle use of colour: the inset balconies are lined in green glazed bricks, echoing the dyed velvets produced and sold by the dye works."