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Halton Court – Design Approach. PRP Architects Anne-Marie Nicholson Partner. Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich. Core and Cluster model – 170 units Extensive communal areas – approx 1,700 sqm 46 car parking spaces located in undercroft Residents communal garden at first floor
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Halton Court – Design Approach PRP Architects Anne-Marie Nicholson Partner
Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich • Core and Cluster model – 170 units • Extensive communal areas – approx 1,700 sqm • 46 car parking spaces located in undercroft • Residents communal garden at first floor • Terraces at ground floor • Communal Roof Terrace at 5th Floor • Large private and shared balconies on upper floors • Embraces HAPPI recommendations – HCA influence at a critical stage • Locates Older Persons Housing at the heart of Urban Regeneration
Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich Core & Cluster The widely-employed Extra Care typology of long double banked corridors and single aspect apartments was rejected in favour of a ‘core and cluster’ solution. Preferred core and cluster model has numerous benefits and helps maximise the number of dual aspect apartments.
Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich 1st Floor Podium Garden 5th Floor Roof Terrace
Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich • Schedule of Accommodation and Key Features • 170 no. Total Flats • 69 no. 1 Bed Flats @ 55 -62 sq.mts • 101 no. 2 Bed Flats @ 70-84 sq.mts • Mixed Tenure - 150 affordable, 20 shared ownership • Shared Communal Gardens • Integration of a large development to become part of the wider community – extensive communal facilities • HOUSING DESIGN AWARD WINNER 2010, the first ‘project winner’ This appealing mix of extra space, flexible accommodation, generous day lighting and access to sunshine and its benefits to ageing minds and bodies were key recommendations in the 2009 HAPPI report.” David Birkbeck - Housing Design Award Judge
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Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich • Communal Facilities – Ground Floor • Village Hall / Cinema / Fitness Suite / Bar / Restaurant / Therapy Room / Shop / Hair Salon / Lounge / IT Suite / Training Room / Buggy Store / Refuse / Laundry / Double Height Entrance Foyer / Beauty Suite / Games Room / External Terrace
Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich • Communal Facilities – First Floor • Library / Garden Lounge / Tea Bar / Informal Seating Areas / Guest Suite / Staff Facilities / Care Office / Atrium / IT Suite / Communal WC / Seating Bays / Podium Garden
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Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich • External Amenity • A landscaped courtyard deck at first floor (podium garden) enables the park to ‘flow into the courtyard’ • A communal garden accessed from the residents’ private lounge and from each core • A large roof terrace, located at fifth floor • Provides an additional outdoor space with dramatic views over the surrounding parkland • All apartments have generously proportioned private external balcony or terraces, able to accommodate tables, chairs and plants • A large proportion of the balconies are recessed to provide sheltered ‘outdoor rooms’ • Sliding timber shutters provide moveable solar shading
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Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich Flat Plans
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Halton Court, Kidbrooke, Greenwich Private Amenity
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