London

Stawberry Close

South Croydon, London

Striking contemporary residential development in South London offering 100% affordable housing

This contemporary residential development of nine town centre apartments set on verdant hillside in Tunbridge Wells, a site that was previously considered undevelopable. Our contextual driven design process enabled the client to realise a 9 unit luxury housing development.

Area 870 sq.m
Project Value: £2million approx
Tenure Mix: 100% private market sale
RIBA Stages: 1-6 Completed (2022)

Award Winner of the What House? Awards 2022 and British Homes Awards 2023

Design Team:

Reigate Land, Ramtech Consulting, Echo Structures, Whitgift Estates, Lusson

Designed for an industry-leading housing association and located in an area of South London with exceptionally high need for affordable homes, this residential development of 3,000sqm will offer its full floorplate of 41 apartments to the affordable housing market.

On a prominent corner plot, the building is set over 5 storeys, transitioning in scale beneath an undulating roof structure. The building’s contemporary, responsive form and its materiality has been designed to amplify development.

On a prominent corner plot, the building is set over 5 storeys, transitioning in scale beneath an undulating roof structure. The building’s contemporary, responsive form and its materiality has been designed to amplify development potential whilst respecting the architecture and scale of adjacent buildings, which feature white rendered façades and prominent gabled elevations.

Transitioning in scale beneath an undulating roof structure.

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Anthony is a passionate technical designer with a profound commitment to designing and delivering high-end bespoke homes. 

Anthony’s driver is his attention to detail ensuring the conceptual design and clients vision is carried all the way through the project to completion.  He has a passion for sustainable architecture and places great importance on developing strong relationships with contractors and suppliers, facilitating seamless project execution.

Anthony graduated from the University of Derby with a degree in architectural technology, and when he’s not shaping architectural dreams, he enjoys rejuvenating through long weekend walks, immersing himself in the outdoors, and indulging in a friendly game of tennis.

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Ross Galtress

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Ross is an expert in the design and delivery of outstanding residential developments, private homes, meanwhile spaces, temporary installations and public buildings for art and culture.

On every project, Ross brings care, focus and creative vision to ensure that the results exceed expectations. He takes pride in working closely with clients to properly understand their priorities and make the most of their sites, and he has an aptitude for overcoming challenges, complexities, and tight programmes, with a strategic and positive approach.

Ross studied at the Universities of Plymouth, Greenwich and London Metropolitan. He is based in Winchester but has worked in London for most of his career and maintains strong connections there. Outside of the office, Ross is kept busy by his three boys, his love of the outdoors, the mountains, and mountains of cake.

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With over 16 years in practice Toby’s experience spans rural master-planning, mixed-use residential developments, high-end domestic homes and hospitality schemes. Toby’s projects at OB Architecture and his past practices have been the recipient of many industry awards and notations of excellence.

Adept in leading ambitious and creatively complex projects, Toby has an unfaltering approach to planning, programming and on-site management, which when combined with a rational yet innovative approach to design, delivers beautifully crafted and considered buildings.

Toby’s proven track record in delivery of both off-site and traditionally procured projects has led to repeat business with a broad spectrum of clients. Toby takes great pride in building these long-lasting professional relationships, based upon mutual trust and respect, earned through experience and sound advice.

Having worked in London for most of his professional career, Toby is also now Chair of the Hampshire RIBA branch. Toby studied architecture at The University of Sheffield and still harbours fond memories of the city, maintaining strong connections with the School of Architecture there. When not in the office or on site, Toby can be found on the water or on his bike competing in any number of adrenaline-fuelled activities.

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