CITY OF LONDON CASE STUDY
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT:
- DOCUMENT THE TRANSFORMATION OF MAIS HOUSE AT SYDENHAM HILL
- CREATE A REFERENCE LIBRARY OF VIDEOS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
- SERVICES PROVIDED : VIDEO PRODUCTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY
- PROJECT DURATION : 2023-PRESENT
Mais House was built in 1973 and provided sheltered accommodation for over 40 years until it was no longer fit for purpose. We are now documenting this incredible transformation into these new superb much needed homes.
TESTIMONIAL
Their team has expertly captured the project’s progress through high-quality videography and photography, ensuring every milestone—from groundbreaking to topping out ceremonies—is professionally recorded.
Their ability to conduct insightful interviews with key personnel has added depth to the project’s story. Film Infinity’s dedication and attention to detail have made them a valued partner in bringing this redevelopment to life through visual storytelling”
THE BRIEF
Welcome to our video introducing an overview of the redevelopment at Sydenham Hill Estate where the City of London Corporation is providing 110 homes for social rent for people who are currently on Lewisham Council and the City of London Corporations’ waiting lists.
Mais House was built in 1973 and provided sheltered accommodation for over 40 years until it was no longer fit for purpose and residents were moved to alternative homes.
Our Contractors Lovell started work on site in early 2023 with the demolition of Mais House and the garages in Otto Close. Since then, work has been progressing well.
A mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed homes will be built to reflect the local need and make a positive impact on the borough’s housing shortage and help individuals and families who face the uncertainty of not having a place to call home.
Alongside these much-needed new homes, the scheme will provide a community room, estate office, amenity and play space as well as a wide range of landscaping and ecological enhancements for the benefit of all residents.
In December 2023, members of the project team and representatives from the City Corporation, Lewisham and Lovell met on site to commemorate the start of the build. The then Deputy Mayor of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres, made the following comments about the positive benefits of the scheme.
THE SOLUTION
Since 2016, Film Infinity has worked with the City of London, initially to document the refurbishment of Great Arthur House at the Barbican, London, capturing its progress through photography and time-lapse video.
Recognising our expertise, we were invited to tender for the affordable housing development at Sydenham Hill, which involved replacing an outdated care home with 99 new flats and 11 houses—a total of 110 units aimed at alleviating the housing crisis in the boroughs of Lewisham and the City of London. Their professionalism, punctuality, and commitment to health and safety are evident throughout the project.
To document the building of 110 affordable homes at Sydenham Hill on the site of the former care home called Mais House we are shooting stills and video to keep stakeholders in the project up to date with its progress.
THE OUTCOME
The project is currently ongoing. We visit the site every eight weeks to film and photograph progress on site. We have developed a successful working relationship with the City of London team ensuring the work is delivered on time and on budget. We liaise directly with the Lovell Project Managers arranging visits and access.
At each visit we conduct an interview with the Project manager, asking about progress and milestones. All this interview footage is combined with the site work action b-roll we have captured, to create short progress video updates.
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- Storyboards and Scriptwriting
- Production Management
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