In pictures: David Miller Architects completes Parsons North

6.Parsons_North-3321_©TimCrocker

Source: Tim Crocker

Traditional masonry, bronze metalwork and mature trees contribute to the aesthetic of this mixed-use development, which provides a combination of private and affordable homes

Designed by David Miller Architects for Westminster City Council, Parsons North is a mixed-use development that provides 60 new homes for a neighbourhood in west London. 

The goal was to design a scheme that would sit well in what is a rapidly evolving streetscape, with its neighbouring schemes still in development and the only known context being Parsons House, a 20-storey residential tower at the south east corner of the site. 

The starting point was to try to repair the street edges around the site in order to re-establish the urban block.

 

….

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.