Having been part of the masterplanning team for the urban extension of North West Cambridge, we designed and delivered the first phase of development including houses, flats, retail and an energy centre.
Masterplanning: Future Projects, WAF Winner 2014
RIBA National Award 2019
Civic Trust Award Highly Commended 2020
Eddington (Lot 1) plays a central role within the overall development; a large supermarket, leased by Sainsbury's, creates an anchor for the diverse mix of uses throughout the area. The lightweight, canopy structure enhances and complements an open air marketplace at the heart of the development and creates a dynamic, vibrant space. A central CHP energy centre which serves the entire development is devised as a distinctive element which references the tradition of Cambridge chimneys, as well as giving a strong identity to the scheme.
All residential units were designed to the former Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5. There are 117 one and two-bedroom apartments configured within three five-storey blocks. Shared amenity space is provided by roof terraces and an internal courtyard. Most units are dual-aspect, with good day lighting, cross and natural ventilation. Single-aspect duplex units with ‘walk-ups’ to three storeys have been developed for the single-sided accommodation which back onto the service yard, supermarket and energy centre.
