Pensaer hoping to scoop approval for ice cream depot-to-housing plans

The Architects’ Journal Pensaer hoping to scoop approval for ice cream depot-to-housing plans Pensaer has submitted plans for a playful dessert-inspired neighbourhood on the site of a former ice cream depot in Hackney The post Pensaer hoping to scoop approval for ice cream depot-to-housing plans appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Tom de Castella

Tate + Co submits low-carbon homes plan for Crown Estate programme

The Architects’ Journal Tate + Co submits low-carbon homes plan for Crown Estate programme Tate + Co has submitted plans for a low-carbon neighbourhood of 75 homes in Cheshire for the Crown Estate’s ‘housing transformation’ programme The post Tate + Co submits low-carbon homes plan for Crown Estate programme appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Khan backs Arada’s rejected 1,485-home Finchley redevelopment

The UAE-based developer has secured permission to redevelop Great North Leisure Park in north London into a mixed-use neighbourhood with 20 residential buildings, more than 43,000 sq ft of public realm and a new sports pavilion. The post Khan backs Arada’s rejected 1,485-home Finchley redevelopment appeared first on Property Week.

SimpsonHaugh doubles height in new vision for Manchester neighbourhood

The Architects’ Journal SimpsonHaugh doubles height in new vision for Manchester neighbourhood SimpsonHaugh Architects has unveiled an updated masterplan for the Water Street area of Manchester, featuring a Mayfield-style public park and taller towers The post SimpsonHaugh doubles height in new vision for Manchester neighbourhood appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

Case study: designing density in East Barnwell

John Mason draws lessons from the regeneration of East Barnwell in Cambridge, where council-led design uses public realm, civic architecture and thoughtful intensification to help shape a neighbourhood with lasting identity   Not since the 1970s has Britain delivered more than 350,000 new homes a year – the level of housebuilding now targeted by government. […] The post Case study: designing density in East Barnwell appeared first on Architecture Magazine.