Our masterplan re-established the historic urban grain of this part of St Mary's through the principles of good urban design, with well-defined streets and spaces, and clearly delineated public and private realms.

The development of a high-quality sustainable community provided low-cost homes and regenerated a rundown quarter of Southampton in a socially responsible manner. Stakeholder and public consultation played a significant part in the evolution of the scheme which was seen as a catalyst for a sustainable development zone to the east of the city centre.

The development included a 174-unit mix of one and two-bedroom flats, maisonettes and town houses over three perimeter blocks surrounding communal courtyards, producing a density of over 100 dwellings per hectare, 37% of which are affordable housing. The three residential blocks have a compact footprint to provide good permeability and connectivity with adjacent areas.

As well as developing the masterplan for the whole site, we acted as urban designer and architect on the eastern portion through to completion.