Architecture

Two distinct buildings frame Aylesbury Square and are arranged to define movement through the site while establishing a strong sense of enclosure around this new civic space. The massing strategy responds directly to its surroundings: the taller, 15-storey block on Thurlow Street creates a visible marker from the wider area, while the buildings step down in height towards the adjacent conservation zone. This careful modulation ensures the development sits comfortably within its urban context.

Each block has a distinct architectural identity, enhancing legibility and aiding wayfinding. The buildings are configured to accommodate a rich mix of uses: ground floor frontages host a medical centre, the Una Marson Library, early years facility, café and commercial space, while the upper levels provide homes of varying sizes and tenures. This integration of functions supports a multi-layered civic environment, enabling a broad mix of users to access shared facilities in a single, well-connected setting.

Above the civic functions, Aylesbury Square delivers 122 homes, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. The scheme offers a 50/50 split between private sale and affordable tenures (shared ownership and target rent). Among these are 23 homes designed specifically for residents over the age of 55. These feature dual-aspect layouts, open-plan living areas, and full-width balconies overlooking the square, responding to accessibility needs while providing generous, adaptable space.