Infill housing project at the Dover Court estate in Islington, London. The proposals were developed in close collaboration with the local community, and with Islington Council to reclaim large areas of unloved concrete and disused garages, increase green space and deliver 70 new homes – covering a wide range of house types and sizes - along with a community centre and revitalised public realm.
With minimal demolition and by grafting bespoke interventions onto the existing 250-home estate the project delivered 70 newbuilds across eight infill sites. Housing types - from small-footprint bespoke homes to deck access flats, a mews terrace and four-storey block apartments - respond to existing constraints, producing varied building lines, elevations and plot sizes. Their brick facades and cubic forms blend into its wider Georgian setting.
Landscaping is an integral element in knitting the new interventions into the existing urban form. The plan created three character areas and a new central green link with seating, shelter and playable landscapes spread throughout the estate, massively increasing usage of green space among residents. As well as uniting the eight infill sites, this strategy removed unsafe and unused areas, incorporated a ball court within a new public square and provides open views and clear fronts and backs for all housing.
- RIBA London Award 2024 - Winner - Civic Trust Award 2024 - Highly Commended
