Pellatt Road

Transformation of an underutilised piece of land opposite Preston Road Sports Ground into a bold and characterful new residential development in the heart of Wembley.

Address

Pellatt Road, HA9

Location

Brent

Client

Caswell&Dainow

Size

15,000 sqft

Status

Planning Submitted

The design approach is rooted around the original Metroland ethos, with homes set within abundant green space amenity, whilst drawing architectural inspiration from exemplar modernist buildings within the borough.

The low-energy proposal features 13 generously proportioned dual-aspect homes that widen the offer available locally and support a community of all ages. Homes that will be environmentally responsible, with carefully selected enduring materials, super-insulated and with on-site renewables to deliver sustainable homes that are cheap to run.

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The sculpted form addresses the sports ground in the spirit of the pavilion which once stood on the site. It responds to, and acknowledges, its proximity to neighbouring homes with articulation offering further space for planting and retention of existing trees. The proposed design strengthens connections to the sports ground through the introduction of a series of south-facing garden terraces that sensitively tier down to mediate between the building and open space to create a distinct vertical green profile that also contributes to the scheme’s 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.

The new pavilion building celebrates its prominent position as a gateway into the wider estate with its striking appearance acting as a visual landmark for the surrounding community. Externally, a soft white brick is used for its durable quality and provides a neutral backdrop for the diverse planting that will be introduced.

A sculpted form responds to, and acknowledges, its proximity to neighbouring homes with articulation offering further space for planting and retention of existing trees. The proposed design strengthens connections to the sports ground through the introduction of a series of south facing garden terraces that sensitively tier down to mediate between the building and open space to create a distinct vertical green profile that also contributes to the schemes 10% Biodiversity Net Gain.

The new pavilion building celebrates its prominent position as a gateway into the wider estate with its striking appearance acting as a visual landmark for the surrounding community. Externally, a soft white brick is used for its durable quality and provides a neutral backdrop for the diverse planting that will be introduced. The simplicity of the material palette, reminiscent of Wembley’s modernist architectural heritage, is elevated with playful brickwork patterning at the top of the building and at ground to distinguish the entrance.

The simplicity of the material palette, reminiscent of Wembley’s modernist architectural heritage, is elevated with playful brickwork patterning at the top of the building and at ground to distinguish the entrance.

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

The building form is sculpted to the site and responds to the surrounding context acknowledging proximity to existing homes and prevailing height. The building celebrates its prominent position on the gateway into the wider estate and looks to strengthen connections with the adjacent park with a distinct programme of vertical green amenity.

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