Carpenters Wharf, Hackney Whick by Studio Egret West Carpenters Wharf is a new mixed-use scheme alongside the canal in Hackney Wick. The building’s mass has been divided into smaller elements to address the historical scale of the canal side setting, whilst contributing to a vibrant public realm that integrates with the local artistic community. Located …
brentwood Lock West, London by Duggan Morris Mixed tenure housing along the waterfront, forming part of a five-year project to breathe new life into the area Following a successful competition in September 2011, Duggan Morris, Riches Hawley Mikhail and Karakusevic Carson were selected to collaborate and progress phase one of a wider masterplan by …
Aarhus residence, Denmark by CEBRA when designing these new apartment buildings in aarhus, denmark, CEBRA architecture began with one of the most important spaces for a community: the street. the project draws from the history of the neighborhood and samples distinctive architectural elements from the surrounding urban context. the result is a community of 146 residences that feels cozy, welcoming, and …
Brick House, Port Loop, Birmingham by Glenn Howells for Urban Splash The 43-acre site of the Port Loop masterplan is circled by historic canals – the Birmingham Canal Old Line and the Birmingham Canal – and lies 15 minutes’ walk along tow paths from the city centre. The new homes, designed by Glenn Howells Architects …
The Acres, Timperley by Trinity Architects (now B2 Architecture Ltd) for Landmark Living The Acres is a development of 4 family homes. Situated on Acresfield Road, The Acres is within walking distance of Timperley Village and Altrincham. All materials, specifications and finishes have been carefully chosen to give this development a prevailing sense of grandeur. …
Aura, Great Kneighton by Tate Hindle for Countryside Properties Aura is an example of how good new housing communities can be if a local authority put all their effort behind them and refuse to accept the disappointing norm. It is developed on land owned by Cambridge City Council who have been working for more than …
Acton Gardens by Alison Brooks Architects for Countryside Properties This £500m masterplan for the 2600 home, 40-acre regeneration of the South Acton Estate was won by ABA and HTA for client Countryside Properties and L&Q in 2011. The scheme re-connects the Estate to the wider neighbourhood with traditional tree-lined streets, a central urban square, unified by …
Portobello Square, London by PRP Architects for Kensington Housing Trust (part of the Catalyst Housing Group) PRP was appointed by Catalyst Housing Ltd. for the redevelopment of the estate through a masterplan proposal to include up to 1,000 new homes with affordable dwellings making up over 50% of the total. The design objectives were to …
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 …
Kings Crescent by Karakusevic Carson Architects and muf art/architecture Kings Crescent Estate in Stoke Newington, North London is a major estate renewal project which combines renovated council homes, new buildings and important civic uses within a people-focused public realm strategy. Designed in close collaboration with local people, the project forms a vital part of the …
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