UNCLE Colindale
Technical delivery for a flagship build-to-rent community.
Client
Redrow Homes
Location
Colindale, London
RIBA Work Stages
4-6
Services
Architecture, Principal Designer
Overview
Located within the wider Colindale Gardens masterplan, UNCLE Colindale forms part of the transformation of the former Peel Centre site in North London, a major regeneration programme that will ultimately deliver around 4,000 homes alongside a new neighbourhood centre.
BoonBrown was appointed as Project Architect for RIBA Stages 4-6, taking responsibility for the technical design and delivery of Block A, a build-to-rent development comprising 347 apartments across 11 storeys. The scheme includes a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom homes supported by a range of resident amenities including a gym, co-working spaces, meeting rooms and on-site parking.
From technical design to completion
Appointed from RIBA Stage 4 onwards, BoonBrown's role focused on translating the approved design into a coordinated and deliverable building solution. Working closely with the client, contractor and consultant team, the project required careful management of technical information and construction-stage coordination to support efficient delivery on site.
As a large-scale build-to-rent development, particular emphasis was placed on ensuring consistency across the apartment mix while integrating resident amenity spaces into the overall building design. Maintaining design quality throughout construction was key to creating a development capable of supporting the long-term operational requirements of the rental sector.
At a glance
Scale
347 build-to-rent apartments delivered across an 11-storey residential building within the wider 20.35-hectare Colindale Gardens masterplan.
Design
A contemporary residential building designed to support modern rental living, combining a varied apartment mix with integrated resident amenity spaces.
Sustainability
Delivered as part of the regeneration of the former Peel Centre site, contributing to the sustainable redevelopment of previously developed urban land.
Wellbeing
Residents benefit from access to a 24/7 gym, co-working lounge and meeting spaces that support health, flexibility and community interaction.
Community
Forms part of a wider masterplan creating 4,000 new homes and a neighbourhood centre, helping establish a new residential community in North London.
Impact
Successfully progressed from technical design through construction, helping deliver high-quality homes within one of London's most significant regeneration projects.
Summary
UNCLE Colindale demonstrates BoonBrown's ability to deliver complex residential buildings through the technical design and construction phases. By providing architectural leadership from Stage 4 through to completion, the team helped transform design intent into a completed asset that contributes to the wider regeneration of Colindale and the delivery of much-needed new homes across London.
