The project consists of 25 new houses. Located on the site of the redundant farm within Starbeck, surrounded now by new residential estates, and only 20 minutes’ walk to Harrogate town centre.
This project seeks to improve neighbour relationships by creating a sustainable way of living and sense of community. This can be achieved through the creation of a unique masterplan with shared spaces where meeting and greeting feel unforced and natural, creating a healthy community.
We have sought to evolve an approach which is derived more from how buildings can be grouped to form spaces that are “owned” by residents. In that way the individual property becomes part of a group, rather than a number in a row.
The homes are arranged in semi-public courtyards and on private lanes. This establishes both a hierarchy of streets and spaces as well as a strong supporting landscape structure. A variety of house types and sizes ensures a dynamic neighbourhood, granting housing accessibility to a broad range of family types and promoting social diversity.
