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on neighbouring communities, the project also necessitated collaboration on a more technical level, with residents’ safety of the utmost importance. “Our delivery role necessitated extensive collaboration with key stakeholders, including RBKC and the NHBC, and the planning, fi re, and Building Control departments.” explained HNW. Discussions were particularly focused on the fi re, thermal, and acoustic elements of the homes, and “precision and attention to detail was critical, to ensure compliance without compromising design integrity,” says HNW. Any decision relating to these aspects was thoroughly researched and discussed with all necessary stakeholders before any fi nal decisions were made. Fire performance in particular was understandably a top priority. “The team were rigorous in sourcing, researching, and communicating compliance with specifi c requirements,” HNW Architects explains. “The resulting design and seamless incorporation of stringent fi re safety measures demonstrates a commitment to precision and excellence in execution,
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exceeding performance standards.” The fi nal project includes an enhanced, commercial-grade sprinkler system installed in every apartment and throughout communal, non-residential areas. The design also allowed for two staircases serving some of the accommodation, and two emergency evaluation lifts, and a dry riser. Every apartment also features a high- end smoke detection and alarm system, and an evacuation alert system.
Responding to context
The initial design concept was developed by PRP Architects and was ultimately driven by the end goal of providing housing that would be high quality in both appearance and build, while being sympathetic to the surrounding area and meeting stringent requirements. Being a “constrained urban site,” the design needed to “balance contextual sensitivity with technical and regulatory requirements,” explains HNW Architects.
Making sure the development would sit in harmony with the surrounding buildings,
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The red brick facade was inspired by the nearby Al-Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre
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