Abode, Cambridge by Proctor and Matthews / BBUK Studio Limited for Countryside Properties Timber cladding, gable ends, a pedestrian focused public realm and generous planting all give an informal, rural character to this neighbourhood. Built on the former Clay Farm site, Abode at Great Kneighton is a key part of a major new housing and
Accordia by Fielden Clegg Bradley Architects, Alison Brooks Architects and Maccreanor Lavington Architects Accordia was the first housing project to win the RIBA Stirling Prize and widely regarded as having set a whole new benchmark for large-scale housing in the UK. The architects aim was to produce an exemplary urban environment: a desirable place to live that
Brownstone Houses by Knox Bhavan Architects A pair of beautifully crafted new London Brownstone houses set within an Edwardian terrace in North Dulwich. A combination of materials including larch cladding, brick, stone and galvanised steel were used. The houses have a timber framed construction, with a stone frontage facing onto the street. The street elevation
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Derwenthorpe by Studio Partington for Joseph Rowntree Foundation Derwenthorpe was one of the first large-scale low carbon communities in northern England. Its ‘green’ heating and hot water system is at the heart of the development. The community uses a district heating system. Heating and hot water is efficiently distributed to all homes by the predominantly
by MCGONIGLEMCGRATH Architects This project is one of 2 proposed Homes from Home for Clic Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people and their families. Homes from Home offer families free self-catering accommodation close to the main Regional Cancer Centres. If they are well enough, the child or young person can
by Bellway Homes The project demonstrates how housebuilders can achieve a generous ratio of large windows to walls on forward elevations. As well as a well proportioned ratio between the shape of windows in relation to the facade, including good examples of symmetry between two halves of the elevation. The houses show a good mix
by Stonewood Design for Stonewood Homes This new development in Wiltshire of 38 homes displays a harmonious mixed palette of materials with a similar muted pallette of colour and texture. Complimentary but not simply copied, the materials take reference from the traditional Wiltshire homes in the area but reinterpret in a modern way. Map Map
Fairway View by Calderpeel Architects for Cube Homes The houses in Prestwich, Manchester display good use and balance of robust materials that are appropriate to the local area. The facades of homes reflect their neighbours in form and elevation. The degree of enrichment is appropriate for domestic house with use of lintels, string course and
Calais Street, Lambeth by PRP Architects for Pinnacle Regeneration Group Fronting the historic park and within the Minet Conservation area, the approved scheme comprises of 4 large, private-sale town houses, designed to be a modern re-instatement of a traditional Victorian terrace with the ultimate conversions and extensions pre-applied. Map Street View Map Street View Gallery
