Luma King's Cross | Squire & Partners
London / 2020
Luma is Squire and Partners’ first building in Argent’s King’s Cross development. The 61 apartment scheme occupies a prime position between Lewis Cubitt Park and Jellicoe Gardens, with a design which knits into the evolving urban setting and references the surrounding natural landscape. The building establishes a strong visual and physical connection between the two gardens with a central glazed residential entrance, and apartment layouts which ensure that all residences enjoy park views, many with dual aspect. In a nod to the former industrial character of King’s Cross, the design creates a pair of warehouse-style buildings within an elegant contemporary envelope. Facade designs allude to the history of King’s Cross as a significant railway terminus with an intricately detailed contemporary envelope organised by a rational masonry frame. Elevations are characterised by splayed bays which undulate within the primary building line to create striking geometric balconies.
Luma is Squire and Partners’ first building in Argent’s King’s Cross development. The 61 apartment scheme occupies a prime position between Lewis Cubitt Park and Jellicoe Gardens, with a design which knits into the evolving urban setting and references the surrounding natural landscape. The building establishes a strong visual and physical connection between the two gardens with a central glazed residential entrance, and apartment layouts which ensure that all residences enjoy...
- Year 2020
- Client Argent LLP
- Status Completed works
- Type Parks, Public Gardens / Apartments / Interior Design
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