Kiln Place Homes Camden, High-density North West London Housing, Residential Property Development, Architecture Photos
Kiln Place Homes in North West London
21 July 2022
Design: Peter Barber Architects
Location: North West London, England, UK

photo © Morley von Sternberg
Photos © Morley von Sternberg and Peter Barber
Kiln Place Homes
Kiln Place is an architectural statement that successfully illustrates how local authorities can provide new high-density public housing that is sensitive and does not require the demolition of existing homes. The project provides 15 new homes (7 of which are social rent in perpetuity) for the London Borough of Camden.
Peter Barber Architects were given the challenging task of producing architectural quality on the least desirable parts of the site ? a parking lot, a disused plant room and a bin store among others. Yet through architectural skill, in-depth engagement with the existing community and sheer will of creation, the practice has managed to transform these under-utilised spaces into family homes that feel purposeful and create obvious benefit not only for those who live in them but for the wider estate in general.
photo © Peter Barber
The homes are designed to high energy standards and use a ?fabric first approach? with high performing U-values for the building?s fabric along with low air permeability. New trees and planting, as well as increased access to the open space, significantly improve the biodiversity and accessibili...