Lightbox and The Green Rooms

Placemaking is prioritised through the design, steering away from a siloed process. Each plot carefully considers what’s around them and their role in bringing the community together.

Landscape plays a considerable part in promoting the connectivity between the apartments and wider area, with the introduction of pocket parks, trees and buffer planting linked to the existing Media Plaza.

The character of the development takes its cue from the heritage of the nearby Manchester Shipping Canal. The use of white cladding combines its history with contemporary design, whilst a visual link is created through the large balconies which offer panoramic views of the water.

Warmth and wellbeing is exuded through the interior design, with full height windows and patio doors bathing the luxurious finishing touches in natural light.

Maximising space was one of the key considerations when designing floorplans for the apartments. We created consistent layouts, incorporating open-plan kitchen/dining and living areas. A review of modern living habits and aspirations to comply with London Design Standards saw us break away from traditional corridor arrangements to offer exceptionally designed living spaces.

The single core, fully fire-engineered, block provides a simplicity which enabled us to achieve excellent floor to wall ratios. High quality pre-fabricated balconies have been designed in an off-set arrangement to provide a rhythm and visual appeal to the facade. They have also been grouped using vertical fins for enhanced privacy.

A material samples board was created to showcase external and internal material concepts. This was reviewed with the client and the residential agent teams, helping us to achieve a cohesive and original design which meets the high aspirations of residents and maximises the speed and value of sales.