New pictures show King’s Cross’ Capella development taking shape
Chapman Taylor are delighted to be working as design delivery architect for Laing O’Rourke on Capella, a new residential development that is part of Argent’s vision for the transformation of King’s Cross into a vibrant new neighbourhood in the heart of London.
The King’s Cross masterplan is one of the largest and most successful redevelopments in London. Over the past 20 years, what was an underused industrial site has been transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, homes, shops, offices, galleries, bars, restaurants and amenity spaces.
Capella will provide 176 new homes comprising studio, 1, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses, including 56 affordable homes. Chapman Taylor took over the architectural design from RIBA Stage 4 to complete the technical design to suit the DfMA approach and deliver the project through to completion.
Modern methods of construction are at the forefront of the project, utilising the Laing O’Rourke DfMA principles through all elements of the scheme, from prefabricated structure, unitised façade panels through to bathroom and utility pods. This process not only improves health and safety on site and reduces the construction programme, but it also helps to improve quality and reduces waste in raw materials and human resources.
Capella is part of a vibrant new neighbourhood with a brand new postcode – N1C, enjoying the best that London has to offer. It’s great to see this exciting project starting to come out of the ground.
Credits:
Developer - Argent
Main Contractor - Laing O’Rourke
Concept Architect - Allies and Morrison
Interior Designer - Johnson Naylor
Capella will provide 176 new homes comprising studio, 1, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses, including 56 affordable homes. Chapman Taylor took over the architectural design from RIBA Stage 4 to complete the technical design to suit the DfMA approach and deliver the project through to completion.
Modern methods of construction are at the forefront of the project, utilising the Laing O’Rourke DfMA principles through all elements of the scheme, from prefabricated structure, unitised façade panels through to bathroom and utility pods. This process not only improves health and safety on site and reduces the construction programme, but it also helps to improve quality and reduces waste in raw materials and human resources.
Capella is part of a vibrant new neighbourhood with a brand new postcode – N1C, enjoying the best that London has to offer. It’s great to see this exciting project starting to come out of the ground.
Credits:
Developer - Argent
Main Contractor - Laing O’Rourke
Concept Architect - Allies and Morrison
Executive Architect - Chapman Taylor
Interior Designer - Johnson Naylor