Case Studies

Fairways View

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

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Calais Street

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

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Trumpington Meadows

Trumpington Meadows by Allies and Morrison for Barratt Homes The award winning project demonstrates the ability for volume housebuilders to create high quality design housing that is appropriate to the needs and requirements of modern buyers. The master plan includes 40% affordable housing set within parkland with allotments and orchards provided for residents. Built to

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Altrincham Town Centre

by Planit IE and Civic Engineers for Trafford Council The use of consistent and high quality materials harmonise the public realm adding to the identity of the town centre. Pedestrian priority principles are adopted throughout the public spaces to redress the balance between vehicles and pedestrians while fulfilling the operational requirements of the markets and

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Regatta HQ

by Fletcher Rae Architects and One Environments for Regatta The conversion of an existing industrial warehousing into the  corporate head offices, provided an opportunity to bring a distinct brand and identity to the building. The landscaping softens the setting while a generous and striking entrance designprovides a welcoming approach for pedestrians. Map Map Gallery

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The Gables

by DK Architects for FP Homes The development strikes a balance between achieving a higher density of dwellings with a sense of openness in the public realm. Bespoke house types ensure private amenity space is not compromised, incorporating courtyards and terraces even though it is a denser development than surrounding. Consistent building forms frame the

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Timekeepers Square

by Buttress Architects for Muse Developments The development is located in the Adelphi/Bexley Square Conservation Area and the primary aim of the site was to reinstate the historic street pattern, re-introducing legibility to the streets and strengthen the area’s centrepiece, St Phillips Church. A mix of integrated car parking solutions mean the streets are car-free

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Hulme Living Leaf Street Housing

Hulme Living Leaf Street Housing by Mecanoo for One Manchester The area around Leaf Street in Hulme, just outside Manchester city centre, has a history of urban renewal. The typical Victorian terraced houses were demolished after World War II to make room for the infamous Hulme Crescents, the largest social housing project in the United

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