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to suitable accommodation for single occupants in London. Architecturally, the building is composed as a series of interrelated forms, with a 15-storey central element flanked by lower wings that respond sensitively to the surrounding landscape and neighbouring buildings. The material palette draws on the local context, combining red brick with lighter horizontal bands of reconstituted stone to create a cohesive and legible façade. The design references the nearby Art Deco Gunnersbury Court through its symmetry, expressed entrances and carefully detailed brickwork, while establishing a distinct identity appropriate to its civic role. A key aspect of the scheme is its landscape-led approach. The majority of existing mature trees have been retained, informing both the massing of the building and the organisation of external spaces. A series of gardens – including sensory, activity and woodland zones – provide opportunities for residents to spend time outdoors, while a communal roof garden offers accessible planting
areas above the tree line. Together, these spaces support both social interaction and quieter moments of retreat, contributing to residents’ physical and mental wellbeing. The development adopts a low-energy
strategy, incorporating air source heat pumps, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), photovoltaic panels and waste water heat recovery systems. The building is fully electric, with no
reliance on gas, and is designed to reduce operational energy use while improving comfort and air quality. Delivered by HG Construction, the project was completed ahead of programme and reflects a collaborative approach between client, design team and delivery partners. Brooke House is conceived as long-term social infrastructure – balancing density with dignity, and addressing both immediate housing need and the evolving requirements of its residents. Project lead and GRID director, Colin
Veitch, said: “Brooke House is the result of a highly collaborative process with Women’s Pioneer Housing, L&Q and the wider project team, shaped through ongoing dialogue with residents. The ambition from the outset was to replace outdated accommodation with homes that are not only larger and more efficient, but genuinely supportive of long-term, independent living. It’s rewarding to see that realised in a building that improves day-to-day life while contributing positively to the wider neighbourhood.”
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