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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. The Compton in London, England by E8 ArchitectureMarch 13th, 2020 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: E8 Architecture Commissioned and built by luxury developer, Regal London, in partnership with Simon Bowden Architecture, this ten-storey residential building delivers 49 apartments in one of London’s most prestigious suburbs; St John’s Wood. The surrounding area is characterized by mid 20th Century mansion blocks, the nicest of which are in the Art Deco style. Our design drew inspiration from the Art Deco form, the curved bays are one of the building’s signature features. Also, the imprint of a leaf motif is a modern interpretation of the Deco pattern with its precise geometry and clear lines.  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey
 Image Courtesy © Matt Livey Designed from the inside out, each apartment is internally planned to make the most of the views, the best of which are at oblique angles to the site. This led to the creation of the building’s characteristic articulated bays in elevation and ensures that every apartment is dual aspect. The facade is both striking and refined. We made the decision to produce an exterior composed entirely of cast aluminium, evoking stature and longevity, as if carved out from a single block of metal. We were able to mould the aluminium and carve bespoke patterns and textured shapes, producing a structure that is finely crafted, made from recycled materials, locally sourced from Essex and manufactured by a team of highly skilled tradespeople. As such, there is provenance between the resulting design and its manufacture. At some distant time in the future, it will be recycled itself.  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey The cast aluminum facade and the imprinted leaf pattern are unique to this project and a reference to neighbouring Regents Park. It brings the elevations to life, capturing the light and shade, and the colour changes depending on the light conditions. At ground level the building presents an open frontage onto the street, with a generous canopy welcoming people into the lobby. The ground floor plinth is clad in roman brick, giving the building a robust and beautifully detailed base.  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey E8 Architecture (formerly Simon Bowden Architecture) We design buildings to the highest standards, working in many cities around the world and set ourselves the challenge of understanding the characteristics of each setting and the ethos of its culture. People are at the forefront of our thinking in all the work we produce. We are passionate in the belief that good design improves the quality of peoples’ lives, improves wellbeing and adds value to any project. This ensures that buildings have a provenance routed in their construction and surrounding culture. We design in a way that ensures our buildings passively respond to their climate and geography and operate in as sustainable a way as possible.  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey About Regal London Regal London is a privately held property development firm which has been delivering outstanding mixed-used developments in the London market since 1998. The company has over 475,000sqft of high-quality commercial space completed and underway, as well as 1500 residential units, ranging from eight-bedroom luxury houses to chic city apartments, all of which have Regal London’s hallmark of quality, with superior specifications and customer service.  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey  Image Courtesy © Matt Livey  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture  Image Courtesy © E8 Architecture
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