The design centres on people, comfort and connection. Two subtly cranked buildings create a pedestrian‑friendly central green space while retaining the well‑used route between Southend Lane and Beckenham Hill station. A communal garden room sits at the foot of the western building, extending into a protected green space for residents and visitors.

All homes are dual aspect and follow a flexible one‑bedroom‑plus layout, with an additional study or hobby room that can adapt as residents’ needs change. Four accessible homes are provided at ground level, supporting inclusivity and long‑term comfort for all residents.

From the outset, we were keen to maximise the project's sustainability ambitions by delivering a fully certified Passivhaus development. The site’s east–west orientation presented challenges, so we adopted a fabric‑first approach and kept the building form simple and efficient to optimise thermal performance. This strategy ensured we could meet high environmental standards while maintaining comfort and affordability for residents.

Brick banding, slight recesses, ribs and columns will add expression to the façades without adversely impacting the insulation layer in the wall build-ups. The new buildings pick up on subtle balustrade detailing from the adjacent tower, as well as reflecting the use of sky-frames to emphasize key corners, so the new interventions complement the existing.