Located within a nine-minute walk of Harrow-on-the-Hill, the development stands prominently at the end of Harrow High Street. Drawing inspiration from the iconic interwar architecture of north-west London, the building integrates seamlessly with the high street and its surroundings. The design is respectful of the surrounding townscape, complementing it in colour and texture while maintaining a distinct character. The facade’s rhythm is expressed through layered brick detailing, adding depth and warmth to the building. A striking double-height entrance welcomes residents, featuring a flexible lobby space for work and socialising that activates the ground floor throughout the day and evening.

To help knit the development into Harrow’s evolving townscape, two separate buildings are arranged in a ‘L-shape’ footprint that opens up along Sheepcote Road, creating a cohesive, multi-functional external space that integrates with the development’s architecture, enhances its threshold with the main road and creates a valued amenity where residents can come together. External spaces are integral to the building’s design, promoting a sense of community with allotments, double-height bridges, shared cloister gardens, and a generous rooftop offering varied landscapes for residents to enjoy.

Client: Pocket Living

Type: Housing

Area: 7975sqm

Status: Completed

Location: Harrow

Photography: Jack Hobhouse