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Eco-housing planning approval

Posted on 03/20/200705/04/2019 by Rob

One of our latest projects has just been granted planning approval by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. The design responds to tight site constraints and a brief calling for an exemplar, environmentally friendly scheme.

Carefully orientated to make the most of the south-east and south-west sun, the saw-tooth layout and innovative roof plan create an animated, interesting street scene.

A full set of images* can be seen here: Queens Road, Stourbridge

* the images shown are taken from the initial 3D modelling work – the wind turbines shown were subsequently removed due to concern about cost and their likely poor performance in an urban area

A full copy of the design and access statement is available as a PDF: Saw-tooth housing

Street elevations are also available: Street elevations 1

Click on the following image to see ‘fly-by’ animation:

This project was developed in collaboration with Kier Homes and Black Country Housing Association.

Brandwood End

Posted on 10/19/200505/04/2019 by Rob

Kings Heath, Birmingham 2001—present

A 1950’s estate of some 250 Smiths houses being redeveloped in association with Waterloo Housing Association, Birmingham City Council and the local resident’s Estate Development Group.

The new homes are being built in phases and the brief is quite simply to recreate the Arts & Crafts residential and environmental qualities of Bournville Village within modern social housing regulations.

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Blurton, Stoke on Trent

Posted on 03/08/200505/04/2019 by Rob

Blurton, Stoke on Trent, 2005—present

Axis Design were appointed by Aspire Housing to provide consultation and masterplanning services for an estate of approximately 3500 households.

Alongside the standard methods of enquiry we provided a custom built web site to enhance the reach of the consultation process.

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Upton, Northampton, Site B

Posted on 10/08/200405/04/2019 by Rob

Upton, Northampton, Site B – 2004

The brief for this second phase of the new urban village at Upton Northamptonshire called for a high density mixed use urban quarter combining flats and townhouses within a clear hierarchy of urban spaces.

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Beaumont Leys, Leicester, 2004—Present

Posted on 09/08/200405/04/2019 by Rob

Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, 2004—Present

Axis successfully bid for the redevelopment of this housing estate in Leicester which incorporated selective demolition and the construction of 134 new mixed tenure properties comprising bungalows, flats and houses, along with extensive landscaping and reconfiguring of the existing road network.

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Stoke Road, Bletchley

Posted on 09/08/200405/04/2019 by Rob

Stoke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes 2004 — present

Axis Design Collective won an invited competition for the development of 94 canal side apartments, townhouses and bungalows in the Bletchley area of Milton Keynes. The development was derived from a very detailed set of development design codes that stipulated building heights, frontage treatments and materials to be used.

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Coalville, Stoke on Trent

Posted on 08/08/200405/04/2019 by Rob

Coalville, Stoke on Trent, 2004—present

Axis design were appointed by the Coalville Partnership in January 2004 after winning the competitive tender for the remodelling of the estate consisting of 400 coal board houses dating from the 1950’s.

Axis undertook a programme of intensive community consultation with local residents which included setting up a dedicated residents website and running a neighbourhood office on the estate, along with open days and regular newsletters.

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Upton, Northampton, Site A

Posted on 10/19/200305/04/2019 by Rob

Upton, Northampton, Site A 2003

The brief for this first phase of the new urban village at Upton Northamptonshire called for a high density mixed use urban quarter combining flats, townhouses and bungalows within a clear hierarchy of urban spaces.

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Chatham Road

Posted on 08/19/200205/04/2019 by Rob

Northfield, Birmingham, 2002—present day

Axis is working with Birmingham Housing Dept & Touchstone Housing Association on this project.

Chatham Road involves the demolition of the majority of existing Smiths housing, with the retention of 14 dwellings. Approximately 65 dwellings will be new build with a mixed tenure allocation, whilst a 60 bed Extra Care scheme is also planned on the site. The proposals incorporate a new road layout including a Home Zone link from east to west which the residents are keen to see happen.

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Tuttle Hill

Posted on 04/19/200205/04/2019 by Rob

Camp Hill, Nuneaton 2002-2005

Axis acted as architectural and urban design consultants for Lovell Partnerships who won the competition to be involved in phase 1 of this Urban Villages Initiative.

The project, supported by the Princes Foundation, Advantage West Midlands, Touchstone Housing Association and Pride in Camphill involves the construction of 172 homes of mixed tenure including three storey townhouses and bungalow accommodation.

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