The new, approved scheme consists of two prominent buildings and includes a 12- storey building which steps down to 7-storeys. It will provide 150 high-quality residential units of varying sizes ranging from one and two-bed units to larger three-bed family homes. 36 will be affordable (24%).
Situated on a prominent corner location on a large roundabout opposite the famous Elstree Film Studios, the scheme creates a striking landmark signalling the entrance to Boreham wood town centre and has the potential to act as a ??gateway?? development to kick start the Area Action Plan for Elstree Way Corridor, which has been earmarked for being able to deliver at least 800 residential units over the next 20 years.
Heronslea appointed Assael Architecture following previously unsuccessful applications, to gain planning approval for the challenging 0.3 hectare site, currently occupied by two office buildings, Isopad House and Hertsmere House.
Assael has combined contemporary architecture with the language of 1930??s Art Deco, to echo the style prevalent among cinema buildings, given the on-going reputation in the area for filmmaking. Four different coloured brickwork will be used to reflect the various environments, spaces and uses and bespoke metal rain screen cladding will adorn the corner to reflect the materials used on the Elstree Film Studios opposite.
All dwellings will benefit from private balconies and a 937sq m (10,0086 sq ft) landscaped courtyard will provide generous private and communal amenity space landscaped with grass and trees. The stepped massing of the buildings means that there are also roof terraces for some occupants.
