18 NEWS MIXED USE
Morris+Company gets go-ahead for Camden mixed use boutique hotel
Architects Morris+Company have secured planning consent for the redevelopment of 115-119 Camden High Street, in a scheme consisting of an 80-room hotel, plus three social rental homes and 150 m2
of
retail space. Morris+Company said it “set out to
establish a benchmark in collaborative design and engagement,” working closely with client Demar Holdings, the hotel operator and local authority planning and conservation officers. This would ensure the scheme not only met the needs of the developer but also of the local authority and the local community, resulting in the provision of much needed social-rented homes.” Joe Morris, founder of Morris+Company
commented: “We are excited to be delivering a building of finely crafted brick work, rooted in its context, with relief, texture, and materiality which seeks to enhance the sense and vibrancy of Camden High Street.” He added: “Our main aim during the design development was to add delight and
meaning to this key corner of the high street whilst being respectful of the finer grain of the surrounding buildings.” The design is a result of a fruitful collaboration between Morris+Company and experts in hotel design Axiom Architects, and of the “close engagement of the local authority planning and conservation officers during the entire design process.” Located within the Camden Town
conservation area, the scheme complements the impressive Victorian and Edwardian red brick parades along Camden High Street. The proposal “has been articulated in response to the two different street expressions that converge at the site,” said the architects. The new five storey, 2320 m² scheme creates a “bold and confident addition to the neighbourhood.” Sage green perforated metal will
accompany the proposal’s “carefully considered composition” of red brick detailing, concrete and filigree metalwork, providing a “vibrant contrast,” and referencing the windows of the Bowman
Brothers Department Store, said the architects. The scheme’s decorative brick detailing will extend to the ground floor entrances, enhancing the “dynamic internal entrance sequence into the retail and hotel,” whilst improving pedestrian flow across the busy junction.
White Arkitekter’s 200-home Dagenham scheme approved RESIDENTIAL
Barking and Dagenham Council has approved plans for over 200 homes designed by White Arkitekter, as the first phase in the long-term regeneration of the Gascoigne West estate in Barking, East London. The “landscape-led” design features a mix of building types, including mid- to high-rise blocks and smaller, terraced townhouses, connected by public squares, local greens, semi-private gardens and private courtyards. Over 60 per cent of the homes will be affordable, with rents starting from £134 a week. Pat Hayes, managing director for council-owned developer Be First commented: “Redeveloping the estate is a major step in the regeneration of the
borough.” Arranged over three blocks, the form of the buildings and their placement on the site “facilitate active use of the outdoor communal space – including a new children’s play area,” said the architects. Each new home also has access to a balcony, terrace or garden. The proposal “ensures a futureproofed design based on resilience and strategic water and energy use,” said the architects. The targeted carbon reduction of 40.2 per cent beyond Building Regulations strongly influenced the architectural design, which incorporates photovoltaic panels, a high- performance building fabric and “advanced specifications.” The project also includes electric car charging points and over 360 new cycling parking spaces.
Phase 1 of the Gascoigne West regeneration marks White Arkitekter’s second consented scheme for Be First, following the approval of plans for 526 modular homes on the neighbouring Gascoigne East estate, in June 2019. Linda Thiel, head of the London studio
at White Arkitekter, who have also been appointed overall ‘Design Guardian’ for Gascoigne West said, “We’re very proud of being involved in this important project. We take our responsibility of planning sustainable, equitable cities very seriously, so we’re delighted to team up with Be First and effect change together.” Phase 1 of the redevelopment is due to start on site in January 2020, with completion expected March 2022.
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