189 - 219 Isledon Road, Islington

CZWG Architects’ student accommodation scheme on Isledon Road comprises 400 student apartments on 5 floors above double height ground floor commercial space.

Located in Finsbury Park close to the station and the park, the building is directly opposite the listed Art Deco cinema, formerly known as the Rainbow Theatre. Its design, featuring bands of coloured ceramic glazed tiles, pays homage to this Rock venue that was so famous in the 1960s and 70s.

Summary:

  • Planning permission obtained for:
  • 6 story building
  • 400 student beds bus garage
  • Double height commercial space at ground floor
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