This semi-rural site consists of two parcels of land (10 acres and 6 acres) that form part of a 118-acre site that includes a former cement works and quarry. There are residential properties to the north, surrounded by agricultural land with a river forming the western boundary on the western portion of the site. The…
The Wandsworth Gasworks was built in 1834 and by the early 20th Century supplied much of South West London as one of the country’s most important Gasworks. The remaining spiral-guided holder could not be re-purposed in its entirety but the vast remaining below-ground infrastructure represents the last opportunity to reflect and celebrate the historic importance…
This site is one of the few major development sites identified in the Sevenoaks area as appropriate for the delivery of housing. The gasholders themselves were an important industrial landmark that stood for nearly 100 years as a prominent local landmark. This development introduces a mix of studio, 1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed apartments…
This 600 home development proposes a mix of tenures and intergenerational living types that provides a mixed community that can ensure real social sustainability for the future. The scheme is comprised of three principal building masses, which closely mirror the location and footprints of the existing gasholders. Though subservient in terms of height, volume and…
There are many pressing issues in the construction industry, however, one consistent statistic is replayed continually which is more critical than any other: We need to build a minimum of 250,000 homes per year for the next 25 years to solve the housing crisis and over the last decade since the issue became critical we…
Part of a significant mixed-use refurbishment project in the heart of Victoria, 295 Vauxhall Bridge Road comprises 3 new residential floors providing high quality apartments for rent built on top of the existing structure of Parnell House. Access for cars and pedestrians is from Vauxhall Bridge Road. A hybrid lobby space gives cars access to…
Designing homes in the capital is not rocket science, but navigating the constraints and regulations while looking beyond the formulaic is a specific skillset. We have a dedicated residential team who are highly adept at exploring the right housing typology for the right site. We have developed innovative plan types for a very broad range…
The tower’s distinctive form and striking, deep window reveals, provide shading from the heat of the direct sun while maximising sunlight. MAX has designed a uniquely African solution which responds to local climatic, social, financial and cultural drivers. Ramzi Towers’ sprayed concrete curved shells provide structure, water-proofing, air-tightness, fire protection and solar protection in a…
Driven by a practical requirement for additional self-contained living space annexed to a 4 bedroom house, the design of this micro studio became a study testing the lower spatial limits of a viable dwelling in central London. Not eligible for separate dwelling status, either via planning or via London housing guidelines, the result nevertheless provides…
The design maximises the available building footprint while providing high end amenity spaces which will add value in what will be a highly competitive residential market. Basement parking sits underneath a double-height podium housing a ground floor water garden, double height lobby spaces, meeting/business suite and a podium roof garden. The entrance and drop off…