the quadrant

Hale, United Kingdom

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the quadrant

Hale, United Kingdom

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stephenson hamilton risley STUDIO

Type

Residential › Apartment Multi Unit Housing

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2025

SIZE

5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft

BUDGET

$1M - 5M

The development sits in a prime residential location in Hale, Cheshire, within the South Hale conservation area, recognised by eclectic styles of architecture.
Approaching through the extensive front driveway that separates this scheme from the road, the building impressively reveals itself offering a secluded, exclusive feel.
The scheme comprises four large, self-contained apartments within a single building form that presents itself as a substantial house, characteristic of the area.
The external form has been articulated as a single-storey element to the south and a rectangular two-storey volume with a rooftop pavilion to the north. This composition is positioned towards the northeastern side of the plot to maximise the south facing garden and to reduce the visual impact of the development.
The entrance to the apartment building is via an impressive triple-height external courtyard, the central feature of the design. Positioned at the building ‘knuckle’ of the building, the courtyard connects and provides access to the two wings of the structure. Conceived as a serene transitional experience, the courtyard offers residents the sensation of ‘entering their home through a sanctuary’. It also fosters a sense of individuality and ownership, creating a distinct feeling of ‘coming home’ to a private space.
The building’s appearance and design have been informed by modernism, not minimalism. It embraces a contemporary lifestyle without imposing a code of conduct for living. The design incorporates robust spaces that suit all aspects of the domestic spectrum, addressing flexibility and adaptability for a long-life future.
The exterior merges with the interior, and the spaces are studied exercises in volumetric interplay, where light is manipulated through transparency and reflection. Each apartment features at least one dedicated external porch or terrace, ensuring privacy and seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living.
The structured plan form and controlled, simple elevational treatment create simple, understated, and calm dwellings that maximize the assets of the site, its surrounding landscape, and views.
Careful consideration has been given to creating a timeless design. Robust materials and construction techniques have been selected to ensure durability, reducing the need for frequent replacement and maintenance.
The external materials are textured long-format charcoal brick contrasting with white render to impart a domestic feel while maintaining the modernist aesthetic. The rooftop pavilion is constructed from a timber structure, long format charcoal brick slips, and glass. The tactile materials selected are rich and natural.
This limited and muted palette of materials, with their contrasting textures and colours, creates an elegant and timeless scheme. This will establish a distinctive presence within the site, while being discreet from the road.
The development aims to create a built environment that fosters a strong sense of community, promotes health and well-being for its occupants, and supports local economies in a way that is mutually beneficial.
The form and expression are unashamedly contemporary. This approach is entirely conducive to its time in history and its setting within the landscape. The bold, robust forms, accentuated by deep-set reveals, express the architecture’s carved solidity and sculptural quality.

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the quadrant

Hale, United Kingdom

the quadrant

Hale, United Kingdom

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