BUILD Q4 issue

32 Build Q4 2018 o Cowen Architects is renowned for its innovative approach to design. Since its last project with boutique property de- veloper, West Eleven, which was an award winning success (Bakery Place), the two companies’ combined again to push design and creativity to the next level in their latest Landmark project, The View. In typical West Eleven fashion, CEO and Founder Will Herrmann successfully bought and got planning permission on a site just off of Battersea Park, sticking to his ethos of unlocking value on the periphery of high value areas. The site originally had a planning brief of only nine units, but with the clever thinking, design and a compassion for the local community, West Eleven secured planning permission for a 15 storey, 39-unit development, which is set to change the skyline of Battersea Park and create a new landmark in the area. Located on the opposite side of the park from the famous Battersea Power Station, on Prince of Wales Drive, West Eleven and Jo Cowen Associates have worked hard to create a development worthy of landmark status. Focusing on providing an uninterrupted view of the 200- acre park, the architects have ensured that all units face the park, with the lower levels containing commercial space of 1,500 sqm. Every unit is designed to bring in light and cleverly use space to bring the outside into the home. The apartments also have communal access to an intricately devised roof garden, located on the 13th floor that show- cases the amazing view of the park. The roof garden was designed by Chelsea Flower Show winner, Randle Siddeley. The Partnership That Changes Skylines West Eleven and Jo Cowen Architects partner again to design the new ground-breaking landmark in Battersea. J The View is not only a skyline changer, but a new architectural landmark aimed to restore the sense of place and community. Built for a more sus- tainable future with an eye to longevity and efficiency, the stylish exterior façade fabric and glass vertical fins are framed by an external double storey pre-cast concrete structure, actively performing to reduce solar gain to the façade. Bronze anodized aluminium panelling complement the fins, offering contrast and definition to this well-placed scheme. Brise Soleil solar shading has been designed into the façade to reduce solar gains and overheating, whilst adding an elegant vail to protect views and prevent overlooking. The facades utilise high performance glass fin system that reduce G-Values across the glazed façade areas. Green roofs slow the discharge of rainwater from the roof into the drain- age system and a large attenuation tank under the landscaping ensures flooding doesn’t occur as a result of the development. Lush landscaping combined with quiet seating areas aim to create an oasis of calm in the city and an atmosphere of retreat for residents. Soft planting in tall grass- es and wild flowers will provide eco-friendly wildlife attractions and buffer hard elements to soften noise from Battersea Park Road. The Harris Academy, a local co-educational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, situated next door, will also benefit from a new Sports England standard ‘4-Court’ Sports Hall facility worth £2.5m. This will be shared with the wider community, encouraging good sporting habits and healthy lifestyles. An additional £350,000 financial contri- bution to the academy will provide increased teaching space, general improvements and maintenance. Trees planted at the academy fronting