Competition winning entry for David Wilson Homes to build out the third phase of the Upton exemplar development in Northampton.
The Upton development process is jointly sponsored by English Partnerships, The Prince’s Foundation and Northampton Borough Council.
Working with the Upton Framework Plan, the Upton Design Codes and the Site Development Brief for Site C, the scheme delivers 30 new homes which have been designed in the context of the overall masterplan and the edge condition of the site.
The scheme embodies the architectural integrity of traditional building in a contemporary style that builds on the local vernacular. We have reinterpreted the traditional ‘one room deep’ house common in Northamptonshire, as well as the custom of having rooms in the roof space. Simple cubic volumes are added to the basic house form to increase flexibility of the living space.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy targets have also driven the design of the dwellings which will achieve Eco Homes Excellent standard.
Location:
Upton, Northampton
Client:
David Wilson Homes
Accommodation:
30 new houses
Tenure:
4 homes for rent, 26 homes for sale
Completion Date:
2007
