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Bridgewater GardensHoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Rock TownsendRock Townsend
This project exemplifi es what can be achieved through the creative redevelopment of challenging sites and the positive contribution that the sensitive densifi cation of suburban areas can have on local neighbourhoods.
Rock Townsend, in partnership with B3 Living and Hill Group, transformed a former suburban industrial site into 52 new homes, challenging the assumed density of the local area while making a positive contribution to the public realm. This was the result of a carefully negotiated building height that made semi-basement parking viable and in turn released generous central amenity space.
The 4 to 5-storey development strengthens the sense of place by committing a signifi cant portion of the site to landscape that connects to the wider area. Simple, robust detailing and well-proportioned windows create a high quality, light-fi lled building that makes the fl ats and communal areas feel more spacious.
Client: B3 Living and Hill GroupGIA: 4000 sqmConstruction Cost: £7.4mCompleted: 11 / 2015
Suburban Place-making
Rock Townsend
The adoption of a central corridor access provides an efficient net to gross ratio and allows the entry stair and lift cores to be generous in both width and volume. This naturally-lit transition from public to private realm maintains a visual connection with the landscaped courtyard and the triple-height volume with cantilevered stair creates a dramatic space that enhances the sense of arrival.
Rock Townsend
‘’Our vision and holistic thinking has combined with B3 Living’s aspiration and Hill Group’s quality in construction to create an exemplar development that acts as a positive catalyst for change in the area.
Phil RogersDirector, Rock Townsend
Architecture & Design
The Old School
Exton Street
London SE1 8UE
020 7261 9577
rocktownsend.co.uk
Architecture & Design
The Old School
Exton Street
London SE1 8UE
020 7261 9577
rocktownsend.co.uk
‘’Our intention was to create a sense of place by designing architecturally strong buildings that frame a high-quality landscape. By combining well-lit open communal areas with carefully considered flat layouts we were able to offer the residents a home they could be proud of. The project raises aspirations whilst remaining affordable for local people.
James FordProject Architect
