Samuda Estate, Public housing estate in Isle of Dogs, London, United Kingdom
The Samuda Estate contains 505 residential units across multiple buildings, including four and six-story blocks arranged around traffic-free squares and connected by covered bridges.
Built in 1967 on the former site of Samuda Brothers shipyard, the estate cost £2,879,424 and required removal of concrete foundations from previous industrial structures.
German photographer John Gay documented the estate through 96 photographs now stored in English Heritage archives, preserving its architectural and social character.
The estate features an underground parking area with 200 garages and houses approximately 1,500 residents across 11.4 acres of land in Tower Hamlets.
The 25-story Kelson House tower incorporates an interlocking maisonette design influenced by Le Corbusier, with living spaces and bedrooms arranged on alternate levels.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
GPS coordinates: 51.49720,-0.00889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:09
Blackwall Tunnel
902 m
South Quay Plaza
723 m
One Park Drive
555 m
10 Upper Bank Street
810 m
Baltimore Tower
958 m
Mudchute
573 m
25 Churchill Place
819 m
Maine Tower
802 m
World Trade Centre (London)
851 m
The Gun
521 m
Glengall Bridge
570 m
Jamestown Harbour
746 m
Blackwall River Police Station 19 Coldharbour
587 m
InterContinental London - the O2
866 m
A Bullet from a Shooting Star
732 m
Isle House 1 Coldharbour
698 m
Southern Tunnel House
758 m
Accumulator Tower To South East Corner Of Poplar Dock
820 m
Cubitt Town Library
244 m
Isle of Dogs Pumping Station, including transformer house, paving, bollards and surrounding wall to the west and south
243 m
Dollar Bay
393 m
5 And 7, Coldharbour E14
674 m
3, Coldharbour E14
686 m
Bridge House
795 m
South Dock Pontoon Bridge
717 m
Millwall Wharf Riverside Range Of Warehouse
464 m
15, Coldharbour
645 m
Blackwall Basin
720 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes