IOTA was commissioned by Blakedown Landscapes to manufacture and supply bespoke powder-coated steel planters to Devon Mansions, situated in the historic Victorian docks area between Tooley Street and the River Thames, to the east of Tower Bridge.

A total of 15 planters were supplied in various configurations.

Specification

  • Dimensions ranged from 900m (l/w/h), to 1500 (l) x 750 (w) x 750mm (h), to the largest at 1500 (l) x 1500 (w) x 900mm (w)
  • Manufactured from 1.5mm thick Zintec steel
  • Powder coated to RAL 8011 [Nut brown]
  • Lined with 25mm Celotex thermal insulation
  • Supplied with heavy-duty castors

Devon Mansions comprises five separate, six-storey mansion blocks, all built in an identical style. Opened in 1875, Devon Mansions was an early example of social housing, built to house workers from the sprawling Victorian warehouse complexes between Tooley Street and the River Thames. Today the freehold to Devon Mansions is owned by Southwark Council, and the property is managed by the Fair Community Housing Services Tenant Management Organisation [TMO].