The masterplan reconnects the wider fabric, tying very different ground levels and previously discordant grain together to create a seamless, holistic neighbourhood & community. The industrial language of the factory combined with the existing terraced streets has given the site a unique character which has been built on in Phase 2 to create a development that has a strong relationship with the existing neighbourhood and provides a mixed housing community.
The massing and materiality of the development reflects the historic context of the site. Brickwork facades with a rhythm of large window openings, deep reveals and recessed brickwork reflect the industrial language of the Watch Factory while the massing has been designed to reflect the scale of the building and its relationship with the existing terraced housing.
