A new neighbourhood in a parkland setting.

The Hamptons is a former sewage treatment works located in the suburb of Worcester Park in south-west London. The surrounding area is dominated by monotonous inter-war semi-detached and terraced housing.

Despite its name, the surrounding area had an acute lack of green open space. A significant proportion of the site is protected as Metropolitan Open Space. The planning brief identified two development areas to the east and west of a centrally located park, which allowed limited parkland frontage.

Project Delivery

– A phased development of 645 mixed-tenure homes designed around a 12 ha park to create a new neighbourhood where all buildings have views onto green spaces, the park or internal spaces.

– Reconfiguration of the parkland to secure an additional 5 ha of development land more than the Development Brief.

– Creation of a long, tree-lined avenue approach that opens up to a town square with a landmark community building containing meeting rooms, a gymnasium, a business suite, estate offices and a concierge.

– Five character areas taking cues from New England, UK and Scandinavian timber boarded architecture for a veranda living culture.

– A nature reserve, ecological wetland habitats, recreational paths and spaces including a sculpture trail with art by Lorna Green.

– Creation of rural character within 20 minutes of central London to attract people to a previously bleak area.

– 14% higher sales values than surrounding areas.

Awards

Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2011
Best New Large Development

What House? Awards 2010
Best Exterior Design – Silver

What House? Awards 2010
Best Development – Bronze