Status:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Location:
ISLINGTON, LONDON
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Cambridge Street
Status:
COMPLETED – 2012
Location:
PIMLICO, LONDON
Vulcan Way
Status:
COMPLETED
Location:
ISLINGTON, LONDON
Livity School
Status:
COMPLETED 2013
Location:
LONDON
International House
Status:
COMPLETED 2011
Location:
WOOLWICH, LONDON
Glengall Road
Status:
COMPLETED – 2014
Location:
OLD KENT ROAD, LONDON
Essex Wharf
Status:
COMPLETED – 2014
Location:
LEYTON, LONDON
Lea Bridge
Status:
GRANTED PLANNING – 2015
Location:
WALTHAM FOREST, LONDON
In designing this scheme for 19 flats Cooks had to acknowledge the existing neighbouring units, one being 2 storey, the other 5 storey. The form of the development creates a sweeping link between the adjoining buildings, not only in terms of height but also in plan as one neighbouring property is set further from the road than the other. Balconies have been integrated ‘into’ the façade rather than being ‘bolted on’ to create deep voids allowing space to flow in and out of the recesses.
The site posed a number of interesting challenges, not least at the rear of the site adjoining rights of light had to be preserved so the form of the building was carefully modelled not to impact upon neighbour’s daylight. Another issue was overlooking adjoining amenity so careful articulation of windows overcame this.
Retail
Status:
VARIOUS
Location:
VARIOUS
Albany Road
Status:
GRANTED PLANNING – 2014
Location:
SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
Albany Road is a development of 9 flats on a site that forms part of the Sittingbourne Town Centre regeneration area. The scheme will introduce a strong residential element into the Town Centre and will be the first step in its regeneration.
The strong form and flow of lines creates a kinetic architecture that marks Sittingbourne as a town for the 21st Century. A good level of accommodation has been provided on what is a relatively small site. Raising the building up and putting car parking underneath has maximised the development value of the site.
Nuffield Hospital
Status:
COMPLETED – 2012
Location:
WHITSTABLE, KENT
These exclusive homes replaced an existing bungalow which occupied a prime site overlooking the north Kent coast. The 3 luxury 5 bedroom properties have private terraces and balconies which benefit from unobstructed sea views. The design solution provided a thoughtful response to the site constraints and the surrounding context whilst maximising the level of development which could be accommodated on the site. The existing bungalow provided a welcome gap in the street scape by offering views across the site of the sea. The design sought to retain the view from Joy lane by setting the top of the units down level with the road. The use of gull wing roofs, as well as referencing their seaside setting allowed views over the top of the units. Due to the steeply sloping site the units are entered at the upper floor where the living accommodation was placed to take advantage of the elevated position. Large glazed elevations offer panoramic views of the Kent coastline. Bedrooms are located on the lower floors, turning the traditional arrangement of a house upside down. Generous terraces are linked at each floor by external steps which lead down to the gardens.
Batchelor Street
Status:
COMPLETED – 2012
Location:
WHITSTABLE, KENT
These exclusive homes replaced an existing bungalow which occupied a prime site overlooking the north Kent coast. The 3 luxury 5 bedroom properties have private terraces and balconies which benefit from unobstructed sea views. The design solution provided a thoughtful response to the site constraints and the surrounding context whilst maximising the level of development which could be accommodated on the site. The existing bungalow provided a welcome gap in the street scape by offering views across the site of the sea. The design sought to retain the view from Joy lane by setting the top of the units down level with the road. The use of gull wing roofs, as well as referencing their seaside setting allowed views over the top of the units. Due to the steeply sloping site the units are entered at the upper floor where the living accommodation was placed to take advantage of the elevated position. Large glazed elevations offer panoramic views of the Kent coastline. Bedrooms are located on the lower floors, turning the traditional arrangement of a house upside down. Generous terraces are linked at each floor by external steps which lead down to the gardens.
East Court Lane
Status:
COMPLETED – 2009
Location:
GILLINGHAM, KENT
Parkhurst
Status:
COMPLETED – 2015
Location:
ISLINGTON, LONDON
Austin Road
Status:
GRANTED PLANNING – 2015
Location:
ASHFORD, KENT
A scheme for 14 houses on a former industrial site for Town and Country Housing Group. The use of metal profile roofs reflects the industrial sheds in the area whilst giving a contemporary feel to the scheme.
Wood Street
Status:
COMPLETED – 2009
Location:
SHEERNESS, KENT
Evenden Road
Status:
COMPLETED
Location:
MEOPHAM, KENT
Grand Harbour
Status:
COMPLETED
Location:
SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE
Dunston Hall
Status:
COMPLETED
Location:
NORWICH, NORFOLK
The Bell
Status:
COMPLETED – 2011
Location:
TICEHURST, EAST SUSSEX
Bars
Status:
VARIOUS
Location:
VARIOUS
Thames Riviera
Status:
DESIGN FEASIBILITY
Location:
MAIDEN HEAD
Marlborough Grove
Status:
COMPLETED
Location:
BERMONDSEY, LONDON
Holly Lodge
Status:
COMPLETED – 2013
Location:
HILDENBOROUGH, KENT
Holly Lodge is a new supported living scheme in Kent for adults with learning disabilities. The scheme is a partnership between Kent County Council, Mcch and Avenues Group.
Holly Lodge opened on 17 April 2013, combining innovative design, technology and environmentally friendly features. It is a new-build supported living scheme which will house and support 5 adults with behaviours that challenge services. The aim was to create state-of-the-art premises that maximised comfort, security and the personal development of the tenants. The need to demolish and build from new has offered unique opportunities to ensure the development of flexible accommodation which will suit the housing and supports needs of the current and future tenants.
A great deal of thought has been given to every design aspect of the site to ensure that it is robust but aesthetically pleasing. The aim was to create an environment which would be conducive to calm behaviour, assist staff to deliver less intrusive support and increase the tenants’ independence and confidence; in other words, to “design-out” some challenging behaviour. Packed with assistive technologies, this state of the art building includes unique design features that have been chosen to promote the safety of the tenants and to limit damage to the property.
Sawmill
Status:
GRANTED PLANNING – 2015
Location:
LENHAM HEATH, KENT
The client engaged Cook Associates to gain planning consent for an additional building on the site as part of an existing Saw Mill in order to expand their operations.
Wadhurst
Status:
COMPLETED – 2014
Location:
WADHURST, EAST SUSSEX
A 4,500sqft convenience store for the family owned East Sussex based Jempson’s. The scheme replaced an existing retail unit on this prominent site in the centre of the historic village of Wadhurst.
It has been designed in a style to complement the traditional buildings in this conservation area and the use of material are sympathetic with those found on many of the older buildings in the village.
86-88 Junction Road
Status:
COMPLETED – 2015
Location:
BURGESS HILL, WEST SUSSEX
A Co-operative convenience store and 11 flats on a former industrial site.
Westleigh Road
Status:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Location:
WESTGATE, KENT
This design for 6 flats replaces an existing late 20th century detached house on a corner site. The site is located on the north Kent coast and has the benefit of unobstructed sea views.
To allow the scheme to sit comfortably with neighbouring properties, strong diagonal planes have been used to break up the mass and allow the top floor to be viewed in part, as being within the roof space. These diagonals also give movement and energy to the elevations, and the use of white render is contrasted by dark grey cladding and windows.
The design form picks up on adjoining buildings with the use of bays which have been reinterpreted to break up the mass and half gables to break up the rectangular form of the building. The design references and responds to its setting.
Joy Lane
Status:
COMPLETED – 2012
Location:
WHITSTABLE, KENT
These exclusive homes replaced an existing bungalow which occupied a prime site overlooking the north Kent coast. The 3 luxury 5 bedroom properties have private terraces and balconies which benefit from unobstructed sea views.
The design solution provided a thoughtful response to the site constraints and the surrounding context whilst maximising the level of development which could be accommodated on the site. The existing bungalow provided a welcome gap in the street scape by offering views across the site of the sea. The design sought to retain the view from Joy lane by setting the top of the units down level with the road. The use of gull wing roofs, as well as referencing their seaside setting allowed views over the top of the units. Due to the steeply sloping site the units are entered at the upper floor where the living accommodation was placed to take advantage of the elevated position. Large glazed elevations offer panoramic views of the Kent coastline. Bedrooms are located on the lower floors, turning the traditional arrangement of a house upside down. Generous terraces are linked at each floor by external steps which lead down to the gardens.
Blacklion
Status:
GRANTED PLANNING – 2015
Location:
GILLINGHAM, KENT
A small mews style development that sits between two rows of existing terraces the scheme has been designed to respond to the constraints of the site. The arrangement of windows ensures that neighbouring properties are not overlooked and private roof terraces provide additional amenity.