2024-05-02T20:34:08-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150071700/old-electricity-works-to-be-transformed-into-new-mixed-use-car-free-scheme Luke pH+ 2018-07-03T19:09:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/55/5540550d1ef4304a03a58c3e3f54f61d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Architects <a href="https://archinect.com/pHplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pH+</a> and Developer City &amp; Suburban have received planning permission to transform a decommissioned electricity works into a mixed-use residential scheme at The Camp, St Albans. Wrapped around two courtyards the project implements hidden parking below the landscaped shared spaces to deliver a pedestrian centered development.</p><figure><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/00/00feff397d8205e5289d3dfcb78d4c8d.jpg"><figcaption>Residential entrance on Campfield Road</figcaption></figure><p>The scheme maximizes the strength of the streetscape supplementing parts of the existing building to provide 107 dual aspect high quality dwellings, 499m2 of commercial space, and active commercial frontage along Campfield Road. </p><figure><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/88/8897ef22325d4beea9a669bf95160ac9.jpg"><figcaption>View towards upper courtyard from lower courtyard</figcaption></figure><p>Designed with distinct characters the &lsquo;Lower Courtyard&rsquo; and &lsquo;Upper Courtyard&rsquo; deliver generous and inspiring shared public amenity space for all of the building&rsquo;s occupants. In addition to these spaces a number of planted terraces for semi-private amenity or play have been provided for the future residents. </p><figure><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8e/8e1dac9720ac77dc7af791ec2e9999bb.jpg"><figcaption>View towards upper courtyard fr...</figcaption></figure>