Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8

The redevelopment of Boston Manor Road, Brentford, makes effective use of a brownfield site by converting and extending the existing office building to provide 9 residential apartments. The proposal adds four storeys, taking the building from 2 to 6 storeys, together with front and rear extensions, and improves the appearance of the site.

The facades are finished in [material], with restrained detailing that relates to the neighbouring residential buildings. Generous windows, together with recessed and projecting balconies, bring rhythm, depth and activity to the elevations. The upper levels step back, which reduces the visual impact of the additional height and provides private external amenity space. New landscaping and planting around the building soften its edges and its relationship with the street and neighbouring properties.

Overall, the scheme balances the intensification of the site with a scale, material palette and architectural language suited to its residential setting.