stone house hospital, dartford (130 Homes)

Built on the site of a former psychiatric hospital, once developed, became a stunning 130-home development set around the historic chapel. The contemporary architecture was designed to create a fitting backdrop to the chapel’s beautifully detailed stonework, with recessed balconies taking advantage of the aspect and feature use of terracotta blocks. One of the most attractive, yet simple, design solutions we have achieved; the reference to the historic detailing, materials and shapes contained by the chapel’s facades is evident in the new properties. It is subtle but highly successful.