1960s 'squat' converted to desirable residence

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The renovation of 124 to 124 Haverstock Hill victorian villa properties in London, England, is reviewed. The properties, which were dilapidated and used by squatters, have been refurbished and in two cases rebuilt to reflect their victorian origin. Some of the 63 homes are used by the original residents. The communal gardens, which contain a number of unusual specimens of plants and trees, are available to all residents. The architectural services were provided by Pollard Thomas and Edwards.

author: Singmaster, Deborah
United Kingdom, Architectural services, Architectural practice, Housing development

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Lessons for balanced living in Battersea

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Developer Sapcote Real Lofts secured joint residential and BI use for the former Latchmere School in Battersea, south London. Brian May Siy was trained at the Bartlett and the AA and was project architect and design team leader on Zaha Hadid's Cardiff Bay Opera House scheme. His Unit 2 was the show flat for the development, and structural work involved the installation of a stair and the division of the area to provide bedrooms, bathrooms and an architectural offices.

author: Singmaster, Deborah
Cooperative apartment houses

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School for living: Pollard Thomas & Edwards has converted a Victorian school in West London into an attractive and imaginative housing 'village'

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Pollard Thomas & Edwards, architect, undertook the conversion of a Victorian school in West London, into a mini village for Shepherds Bush Housing Association. The main school block and adjoining wing was converted into 29 units, the annexe was refurbished to produce 10 units and six new family houses were built. Most units have a private outdoor space, or roof garden, and there is access to a landscaped central garden, which was the school playground.

author: Singmaster, Deborah
Condominiums

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subjects list: Remodeling and renovation, Schools, Housing conversion
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