Month: August 2015

Hub has recently gained planning permission for a new conservatory to replace an old lean-to on the rear of this listed townhouse. The traditional design, with a contemporary twist introduces a light modern element to the property. The conservatory, by Hamptons, includes a glazed lantern roof and double doors that will give access to an elegant staircase down to the garden area.

Last week saw the launch of  The Cloisters – a new development of ten houses designed by Hub and built by developers Signia. Last year saw the launch of the Showhouse (see Chestnut House here) and the development is now fully landscaped and market ready.  With an increase in the construction of new-build homes in country park settings, The Cloisters exceeds all expectations of country life. Situated high on Stanmore Hill, adjacent to Stanmore Country Park, The Cloisters is a gated development of elegant detached houses with unrivalled panoramic views across the capital. As part of the Planning Agreement, which saw ancient farmland with significant wildlife turned into a low-density residential plot, Jaysam reconfigured the land to create 80 acres of unspoiled rich woodland and traditional heath. One of North West London’s hidden jewels, Stanmore Country Park, is now a picturesque and tranquil nature reserve rich in diverse flora and fauna accessible to all.

 

In order to return houses that respect their rural context, Hub developed a series of details using the architectural language of the local agricultural cottages. Carefully selected materials and well-considered brickwork embed these houses in their local surroundings. At the same time the market requirement for 5 bedroom villas is revealed when you step into the generous hallways sitting at the axis of each house. Upper floors make use of every inch of eaves space with a series of cleverly engineered steel trusses, that maximise headroom and provide airy and light upper floors. It has been a real pleasure to work on this project alongside the considerable skills of Jaysam’s craftsmen and site agents, John Nash Landscapes and Pindoria Associates., engineers. The team were tireless in their commitment to ensuring the best final outcome.