Transformation study
North Quay, before & after.
A disused warehouse becomes 42 homes and a public courtyard while retaining 71% of the existing structure.
Before · 2021After · 2024Drag the control or use the arrow keys to compare both states.Existing structure / completed courtyard
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The most sustainable building was already on site.
Instead of replacing the 1960s concrete frame, we carefully mapped its capacity, cut only where daylight and access required it, and designed a lightweight timber extension above.
New brickwork uses reclaimed stock from two nearby demolition sites. Deep reveals, shared winter gardens, and cross-ventilated plans give each home a distinct relationship with the courtyard.
Measured impact
Less demolition.
More life.
Structure retained
71%
Embodied carbon
−46%
New homes
42
Public landscape
1,200 m²
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