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The Network Rail tunnel beneath the site presents a number<br />

of significant challenges to the construction of the overall<br />

building. The 7m curved cantilever is supported by a concrete<br />

frame which in turn is separated from the foundations by<br />

acoustic 'springs'.<br />

The urban characteristics of the south facing site have provoked<br />

a sustainable design response to the building by the introduction<br />

of an “environmental skin” with 92sqm of solar thermal panels<br />

on the south/south west curved façade designed to provide<br />

70% of the building’s hot water requirements and 20% of<br />

the residential central heating. Green and brown roofs ensure<br />

water retention in this inner city area. The scheme will achieve<br />

BREEAM very good and Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.<br />

By responding creatively and innovatively to what initially<br />

appeared to be urban constraints the design team has created<br />

a new dynamic and sustainable architectural feature in this<br />

challenging corner of Camden Town.<br />

Photographs: Hamish Park<br />

www.nickbakerarchitects.com<br />

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