A development of 65 houses, flats and maisonettes arranged in three blocks of between two and six stories on a restricted site in central London.
The main structure is in light gauge steel. The building facades include a terracotta cladding system which is supported in prefabricated aluminium frames, expressed hot rolled structural steel sections and cantilevering balconies. The bathrooms are fitted out in complete prefabricated modules,
Winner of Certificate of Merit, Structural Steel Design Awards 2004.
"From the outset this project aimed to follow best practice in sustainable development, introduce innovative construction and a high level of prefabrication."which are integrated into the structure of the building.
Winner of National Homebuilder Design Award 2004.
Winner of CABE Building for Life Gold Standard Award, 2003.
"...The construction process was innovative. For the first time in the UK, the process brought together three off-site fabrication processes into one scheme. With steel load bearing systems, steel panels and prefabricated bathrooms, construction was entirely dry except for ground works. Energy efficiency and thermal and sound insulation all exceed current standards."
Winner of Housing Design Award 2001, Unbuilt Projects Scheme.
The judges said: "With provision for rental, shared ownership, key workers, rehabilitation and disability, this is a significant pacemaker in so many areas for the new generation of social housing."
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Finalist in World Habitat Awards 2005.
Client: The Peabody Trust
Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studio
Partner/Consultant: Michael Eatherley
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