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400 Caledonian Road
Islington, London
Igloo
23 new homes
Brady Mallalieu Architects
London Borough of Islington
Available to move 2015
Introducing a sustainable mixed-use development of 25 low-energy, eco-focused homes and 3 commercial studio spaces. Sustainable developer, Igloo, has committed to the delivery of Four Hundred Caledonian Road as a high quality, environmentally responsible development. Including, in addition to new-build spaces, the refurbishment of an historic stable block and Victorian town house. So that it can once again play an active and important role in this historic stretch of 'The Cally'. Igloo acquired this urban infill site to bring a derelict and decaying site back to life on an historic stretch of the Cally. It had lain sorry and unused for a decade since its compulsory purchase for the Eurostar project. The tunnel passes just three meters below foundation level, so the site is not without its challenges. 400 Caledonian Road, scheduled for completion in Spring 2015, will see the development of sensitively designed new-build homes, the retention and restoration of an historic stable block, the creation of two intimate courtyard spaces, and the refurbishment of a derelict Victorian town-house fronting Cally Road.
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1. Connections
Creating a Place
5. Character
6. Working with the site and context
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10. Car parking
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Opportunities & Constraints: Surrounding site area, constraining features within site
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Ordinance Survey Map
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Aerial map of site location
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1. Connections
Site description indicating blocks and access
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to newbuild 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Photographs indicating the wider neighbourhood context
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into the neighbourhood
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Cross section indicating relationship to existing buildings and railway infrastructure
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into the neighbourhood
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Long section indicating relationship to existing townhouse on Caledonian Road
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1. Connections
Long section indicating relationship to existing townhouse and stable block behind Caledonian Road
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
The Caledonian Road entrance is the only street frontage in the entire site
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Elevations from Caledonian Road entrance to the courtyard
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Site perspective indicating sequence of spaces from Caledonian Road
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Perspective indicating home entrances from the courtyard
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Walking isochrones indicating proximity to local amenities
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Map of local amenities in close proximity
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Map of public transport and local amenities in close proximity
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Pedestrian/Cycle Isochrone
Pedestrian access to local hotspots
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Grain Store / Caravan Coffee
Pedestrian access to local hotspots
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Nearby Pub - Hemingford Arms
Pedestrian access to local hotspots
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Local Map
Pedestrian access to local hotspots
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5-15mins walk
Pedestrian access to local hotspots
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2. Facilities and services
The site is beside an overground station and within 10 minutes walk of various tube stations
In addition to the rail and tube options, the site is within 100m of bus stops to various destinations
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Proximity to various railway lines makes this one of the best connected parts of London
In addition to the rail and tube options, the site is within 100m of bus stops to various destinations
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
The site is beside an overground station and within 10 minutes walk of various tube stations
The site is car free and provides well designed pedestrian courtyard routes, as well as ample cycle parking. The well connected central London location means most journeys can be made on foot, by bike or public transport. Information about cycle routes and car clubs is signposted.
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into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Walking isochrones plan
The site is car free and provides well designed pedestrian courtyards, as well as ample cycle parking. The well connected central London location means most journeys can be made on foot, by bike or public transport. Information about the available cycle routes and car clubs is signposted to residents.
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
Affordable flats are pepperpotted throughout the site
Affordable flats are pepperpotted throughout the site
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
Accomodation
Affordable flats are pepperpotted throughout the site
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
Schedule of Accomodation
Affordable flats are pepperpotted throughout the site
Creating a Place
5. Character
Blocks A-E each have distinctive character
As the site regenerates a historic townhouse (block E) and stables (block D), while adding new build housing and courtyards, each new block varies by age and architectural style, massing and detail. Blocks A, B, C and E contain apartments, while Block D and part of block B is single storey commercial space.
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5. Character
Blocks
As the site regenerates a historic townhouse (block E) and stables (block D), while adding new build housing and courtyards, each new block varies by age and architectural style, massing and detail. Blocks A, B, C and E contain apartments, while Block D and part of block B is single storey commercial space.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Blocks
As the site regenerates a historic townhouse (block E) and stables (block D), while adding new build housing and courtyards, each new block varies by age and architectural style, massing and detail. Blocks A, B, C and E contain apartments, while Block D and part of block B is single storey commercial space.
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5. Character
The design acknowledges the range of building types and characters found in the local area
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Schedule of materials
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5. Character
Schedule of materials
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Perspective indicating landscaped courtyards and green roofs
Tree plantings, beds and potted plants green the south-facing courtyards and create a backdrop to their activities. The high southern boundary wall also features a green zone with grassed areas, bench seating and a screen of trees. Finally, sedum green roofs on the lower height new build blocks provide various ecological benefits.
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5. Character
Perspective view of the landscaped courtyards
Tree plantings, beds and potted plants green the south-facing courtyards and create a backdrop to their activities. The high southern boundary wall also features a green zone with grassed areas, bench seating and a screen of trees. Finally, sedum green roofs on the lower height new build blocks provide various ecological benefits.
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5. Character
Section view of the rear landscaped courtyards
Tree plantings, beds and potted plants green the south-facing courtyards and create a backdrop to their activities. The high southern boundary wall also features a green zone with grassed areas, bench seating and a screen of trees. Finally, sedum green roofs on the lower height new build blocks provide various ecological benefits.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Perspective indicating landscaped courtyards and green roofs
Courtyards will be finished with high quality lighting and hardscaping, mainly stone paviors with gently ramping pedestrian routes through the site allowing level access to the main block.
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5. Character
Perspective view of the landscaped courtyards
Courtyards will be finished with high quality lighting and hardscaping, mainly stone paviors with gently ramping pedestrian routes through the site allowing level access to the main block.
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6. Working with the site and context
Internal courtyards and the railway void form the focus of resident's views out of the site
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6. Working with the site and context
The Caledonian Road townhouse frontage has been restored with new retail and door frontages, cornicing and chimney pots
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6. Working with the site and context
The retained Victorian stable block forms a backdrop to the courtyard
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6. Working with the site and context
Windows in the boundary wall along the railway track allow for courtyard views and natural surveillance
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6. Working with the site and context
Reused buildings
Entrance is via an arch through a retained and restored townhouse on the Caledonian Road. The entryway opens onto a retained Victorian stable block converted to offices with addition of a mezzanine level. Space in between the back of the townhouse and the stables houses new bin and bike stores that open onto a courtyard.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Retained Victorian stable block converted to offices with addition of a mezzanine level
Entrance is via an arch through a retained and restored townhouse on the Caledonian Road. The entryway opens onto a retained Victorian stable block converted to offices with addition of a mezzanine level. Space in between the back of the townhouse and the stables houses new bin and bike stores that open onto a courtyard.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Plan indicating the townhouse and stables, and new service core located between them.
Entrance is via an arch through a retained and restored townhouse on the Caledonian Road. The entryway opens onto a retained Victorian stable block converted to offices with addition of a mezzanine level. Space in between the back of the townhouse and the stables houses new bin and bike stores that open onto a courtyard.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Perspective view of the courtyard anchored by the historic stables
Entrance is via an arch through a retained and restored townhouse on the Caledonian Road. The entryway opens onto a retained Victorian stable block converted to offices with addition of a mezzanine level. Space in between the back of the townhouse and the stables houses new bin and bike stores that open onto a courtyard.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Minimal vegetation existed on the formerly commercial site
No vegetation existed on the formerly commercial site
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Landscape proposals
No vegetation existed on the formerly commercial site
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6. Working with the site and context
Previously fully paved site
No vegetation existed on the formerly commercial site
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6. Working with the site and context
Green roofs to give life to unlandscaped area
No vegetation existed on the formerly commercial site
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
The Caledonian Road entrance is the only street frontage in the entire site
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Blocks hug the outer edges of the plot, creating communal courtyards
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
A footpath flanks the boundary wall between the site and the railway station
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Street Section
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Elevation on to Caledonian Road
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Elevation along railway lines footpath
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Elevation to the internal courtyard
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Corner balconies and windows
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8. Easy to find your way around
Site perspective indicating sequence of spaces from Caledonian Road
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Elevations from Caledonian Road entrance to the courtyard
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Elevations from the courtyard to the railway tracks
Site entry is through an archway under the townhouse on Caledonian Road, and then via a sequence of reclaimed buildings and spaces. The layout and courtyards reflect this sequential user experience, continuing past the tall stable block to 2 mews houses positioned where the site widens by 7.5m. A south-facing communal courtyard leads on to the 4 storey principal residential block with single storey commercial return at the northern edge.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Each block on this intimate site is varied enough to form a landmark
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8. Easy to find your way around
Market area
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9. Streets for all
This site is car free
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9. Streets for all
Internal courtyards designed to be a hub of community interaction
The continuous courtyards and passages that form the pedestrian-priority internal street through the development are gently ramped for inclusive access, overlooked by active frontages, and surfaced in high quality materials and soft landscaping to encourage communal use and social interaction.
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9. Streets for all
Internal courtyards designed to be a hub of community interaction
The continuous courtyards and passages that form the pedestrian-priority internal street through the development are gently ramped for inclusive access, overlooked by active frontages, and surfaced in high quality materials and soft landscaping to encourage communal use and social interaction.
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9. Streets for all
Rear blocks are positioned tight against the site boundary, allowing for window openings overlooking the footpath
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9. Streets for all
Balconies and projecting bays make for animated facades overlooking the courtyard and railways
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9. Streets for all
Balconies and projecting bays make for animated facades overlooking the courtyard and railways
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10. Car parking
This car-free urban development provides adequate cycle parking for visitors, workers and residents in courts
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11. Public and private spaces
Two secure courtyards provide communal space for all residents, with seating and greenery, and are well overlooked by windows and balconies
Two secure courtyards along the circulation route provide communal space for all residents, with seating and greenery, and are well overlooked by windows and balconies. Tree plantings within them provide shade, visual separation and a backdrop to the courtyard activities.
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11. Public and private spaces
Ground floor units are slightly inset from the main facade, with buffering patios forming a covered entrance to the building
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11. Public and private spaces
Varied building elevations and strategic tree plantings reinforce a sense of boundaries
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11. Public and private spaces
Rooftop gardens to be seen from above
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12. External storage and amenity space
Plan indicating location of bin stores
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12. External storage and amenity space
Resident's cycle storage sits within the rear courtyard
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12. External storage and amenity space
Cycle storage is also provided for the commercial units
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12. External storage and amenity space
Homes have been designed to include a storage area
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