The refurbishment of this locally historic industrial building forms part of the first phase of the longer-term regeneration objectives for the Abbey Road area. The London Thames Gateway Development Corporation brought forward a comprehensive redevelopment planning consent, in association with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for Creative Industries uses, mixed use development and residential accommodation.

The Granary building and the adjoining Malthouse number among the oldest remaining buildings within the Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Rooff Property LLP were proud to be associated with the restoration and “bringing back to life” of such an important local feature.

The project featured the total refurbishment of The Granary building, incorporating a new riverside café and terrace and the construction of a new contemporary designed extension, to sit alongside the original building. The refurbished and new accommodation is part-occupied by Rooff, with approximately 10-15,000 sq ft available for Creative Industry and B1 Commercial users. In 2012 Rooff further acquired the adjoining Malthouse building which provides 15,000 sq ft of creative studio space.

This regeneration scheme has established an exciting new creative, commercial and residential quarter in Barking, which will build on and complement the already successful regeneration taking place in the Town Centre.

The Granary building forms a new destination point on the river, for business users and general public alike, which links back to the
Borough’s historic fishing and Malting heritage. Rooff will be promoting the creative space as "The Icehouse Quarter", which will form part of the wider Abbey Road and River Roding regeneration area – "Roding Riverside".

The whole Abbey Road / River Roding area forms part of the longer term regeneration aspirations promoted by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and which were also heavily supported by the LTGDC.