ISG Appointed To High Profile Development İn Brixton

Occupying the site of a former factory building, the development of a 42 unit housing scheme in Brixton, South London, designed by Inglis Badrashi Loddo Architects (IBLA), has already been shortlisted for the prestigious Housing Design Awards 2011.

ISG has commenced work on the £4 million regeneration project with Kitewood to build the mews and three-storey stacked maisonette properties. The new mixed-tenure homes range in size from one to three bed configurations and will be built using a Thin Joint Masonry construction technique to improve their overall thermal performance. The development, which is set to achieve a Code for Sustainable Homes level three rating, incorporates roof mounted photovoltaic cells contributing a minimum 10 per cent output of renewable energy.

The bold design of the housing development is a modern interpretation of the surrounding built environment in Brixton, with façade elements including red coloured render and extensive use of timber cladding. At one end of the site, homes overlook a green space, which will be used as a children’s play area, and ISG will also form a large crescent-shaped secure bicycle storage facility, further highlighting the sustainable credentials of the development. The project is scheduled for completion in spring 2012.

Ian Gifford, ISG’s regional director, commented: “The business continues to grow its portfolio of major housing sector clients and we are especially pleased to be appointed to such a high profile development in Brixton. The project is an excellent use of an in-fill site within the locality and incorporates some of the very latest construction techniques and technology to minimise the impact of the new homes on the environment and provide residents with high quality and flexible accommodation.”