CLIENT
Way of Life (Operator), Long Harbour (Developer)
DESIGN
ADC Atelier
LOCATION
London, UK
COMPLETED
2023
AWARDS
Mix Awards 2025 Finalist
Love to Rent 2024 - Best BTR Interior Design Award (Highly Commended)
Riverstone Heights marks a new chapter in Bromley-by-Bow’s town centre. Commissioned by operator Way of Life and developer, the Long Harbour 204-apartment Build to Rent scheme puts design, connection and quality of life at its core. The project set out to deliver a rental experience defined by characterful interiors and exceptional shared spaces.
We were appointed to deliver a fully bespoke FF&E package across the entire scheme – from early concept development through to procurement and installation – shaping a distinctive identity in both private homes and communal areas.
Furniture played a central role in realising Way of Life’s ambition for Riverstone Heights. Working closely with Way of Life and ADC Atelier, who designed the amenity spaces, our team developed tailored solutions that brought cohesion, character and performance across every environment.
Amenity areas, including co-working hubs, lounges and landscaped terraces, were designed to foster connection and enrich daily life. Responding to this brief, we utilised the full capabilities of our Living team, including in-house product and creative design, to create bespoke pieces that expressed the operator’s vision. Standout elements include custom-designed timber touchpoint tables for the co-working hub, decorative lighting and upholstery crafted to exacting standards. These bespoke interventions were complemented by high-profile designs from Gubi and &Tradition, adding depth and distinction to the interiors.
The same attention to detail extended throughout the apartments. We specified solid timber dining tables and lounge chairs constructed from responsibly sourced timber, combining material integrity with visual warmth and long-term durability.
Circular principles were embedded throughout the scheme. Outdoor areas feature the Magis Bell collection, made entirely from recycled material repurposed from the manufacturer’s own production processes. Natural, hardwearing materials and carefully considered finishes ensure that every element is built to last – performing well over time, both functionally and visually.
Delivering a project of this scale required close collaboration from start to finish. Our team worked hand-in-hand with Way of Life and ADC Atelier to align design intent with operational needs and long-term performance goals. From bespoke product development and specification through to procurement and installation, every piece was designed and sourced to contribute to a cohesive, high-performing environment.
Riverstone Heights shows how furniture can define not just the look of a space, but the way it’s experienced. Through bespoke design, crafted detail and careful material choices, we helped create a place that feels considered, contemporary and uniquely tailored to Way of Life’s vision for rental living in Barking. The project’s impact and design quality have been recognised across the industry – with Riverstone Heights named a Mix Awards 2025 Finalist for Project of the Year – Living Interiors.
