Client: Mount Anvil
Location: Islington, London

Architect: MGM Associates


Brief
This former Edwardian school has been converted into a prestigious collection of nine new houses, 15 new build and 80 refurbished apartments in one of Islington’s most desirable quarters. The sympathetic refurbishment of the three original Edwardian buildings married with the contemporary design of the new build apartments and houses creates a unique living environment within the established parish of Barnsbury. The gross development value of this scheme is £56 million. The houses launched on 10 June 2010.

Approach
The design of the scheme included bespoke courtyard gardens set within a predominantly hard landscape scheme which responded to the sites immediate context.  Within the centre of the scheme a contemporary water feature is located which creates a unique pedestrian friendly core.

Outcome
With all of the 104 houses and apartments reserved, Barnsbury Place is now an established highly sought after residential address in Islington.
This outstanding development won the top accolade for the Best Conversion in the Evening Standard Homes & Property Awards 2011.