Marylebone Square
Situated in a prime location, within one of the most prestigious districts in London, this substantial new build residential/retail scheme occupies an entire block on Marylebone Square. The contemporary new build development provides 54 luxury and 25 affordable apartments, carefully chosen boutiques and restaurants, a gym, and a new, dedicated space for the much-loved Farmers’ Market by the design of a large double-height hall, ‘Marylebone Hall’.
Concord London
Architect
E8 Architecture
Contractor
Kier Construction
Quantity Surveyor
Gardiner & Theobald
Designed by E8 Architecture, the new development has a rich and varied façade design adorned with glazed ceramic façade tiles, full height glazed apertures with a mixture of fixed and openable glazing and feature cast aluminium balustrades. The top two levels step back creating two levels of roof terrace, giving the occupiers external space with stunning views. The architecture is consistent and robust, focusing on small details reflecting traditional craftsmanship. A standout feature is the internal atrium with a large span rooflight, filled with tall birch trees, a peaceful lily pond and a ‘living wall’, creating a calm oasis is the centrepiece of the development. The project is designed to achieve a BREEAM rating of Excellent, which puts the development in the top 10 per cent of newly designed buildings across the UK.
Working closely with the client and design team, we created a fully interfaced and seamless façade. The primary structure consists of an in-situ concrete frame with lightweight steel framing between floor slabs clad with a terracotta and glazed envelope. The community facilities at ground level are accessed through large vertically sliding ‘guillotine’ doors to provide unimpeded access, creating an inviting atmosphere to the restaurants and a stunning pavement vista. A bespoke extruded plank cladding fascia to the head of the glazing at terrace levels following the soft curved corner glazing only serves to accentuate the attention to detail on this development. This transformation from a car park to a meticulously designed neighbourhood square represents an unprecedented opportunity for residents, businesses, and the local community. Marylebone Square not only embodies the traditional charm of the London mansion block but also restores a forgotten street pattern, reintroducing vibrancy and activity to a unique, sought-after space. The level of care taken by the design team to bring together a series of packages, has involved a high level of co-ordination and the finished product is a testament to that.
