Caudale Housing | Mae Architects

Urban Placemaking: Mæ Architects new Housing Scheme in Regents Park Estate London / 2018

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The second site is located on a prominent corner where Varndell Street meets Stanhope Street. Split into two volumes, the new block provides visual cohesion to the estate’s eclectic mix of buildings: a six storey tower containing five spacious apartments marks the corner of the site, while three, three-storey townhouses mirror the scale of an adjoining row of houses to the west. A double height portico clearly signposts the main entrance, and retains important visual connections from the street through to the communal garden beyond.
 
A playful arrangement of exaggerated, recessed balconies echo the chequered facades of neighbouring buildings, while providing passive surveillance to the communal garden below. Improvements to the garden include new seating and a play area, alongside the provision of allotments to encourage residents to take ownership of the space, and an orchard which creates a new focal point to the space. New planting throughout the scheme not only increases the biodiversity of the area, but enhances privacy to both new and existing residents living on ground floor spaces.
 
The building has been carefully designed to accommodate the preferences and housing need of residents; all homes are generously planned to exceed current building standards, are dual aspect and have private balconies. Ample cycle parking and storage, alongside enhanced pedestrian routes through the estate helps to promote walking and cycling, while the provision of high-quality public and private outdoor amenity helps to support healthier lifestyles. The project demonstrates how small urban sites can be used thoughtfully and creatively to provide much needed, high-quality homes for Londoners. By providing estate wide improvements and new public amenity, Mae are helping to support socially balanced and resilient communities, while promoting Euston as a desirable place to work and visit.

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    The second site is located on a prominent corner where Varndell Street meets Stanhope Street. Split into two volumes, the new block provides visual cohesion to the estate’s eclectic mix of buildings: a six storey tower containing five spacious apartments marks the corner of the site, while three, three-storey townhouses mirror the scale of an adjoining row of houses to the west. A double height portico clearly signposts the main entrance, and retains important visual connections from the...

    Project details
    • Year 2018
    • Work started in 2014
    • Work finished in 2018
    • Client London Borough of Camden
    • Contractor Lovell
    • Cost £12mill
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Urban development plans / Neighbourhoods/settlements/residential parcelling / Landscape/territorial planning / Apartments / Multi-family residence / Social Housing / Urban Renewal / Strategic Urban Plans / Metropolitan area planning
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