Encouraged by the plan diagram of tightly arranged flats, the building forms can be kept lean and spare in their massing while generous and open in their solid to void relationship of wall against glazing. A strong repetition and rhythm of well proportioned, tall and large openings contribute to an elevational control and language of significance and generosity at the same time as being modest and restrained. The composition is further articulated by the play of surface material, recess and projection and of different openings, detailing, balconies and frame elements to deliver a building of appropriate quality, identity and stature.
All upper floor flats are given generous cantilevered balconies, providing private threshold and amenity, and affording views and aspect for all residents while also setting up a repeating pattern of projecting balconies to enliven and enrich the brick facades.
A palette of robust and high-quality materials is proposed. This relies strongly on high quality facing brick as the dominant material with accented areas of bronzed aluminium cladding and expanses of large glazing. This has been used successfully by Elder and Cannon across a series of similar precedent projects, some of which are illustrated here.
