Victoria Place

4 detached properties in a prime location in Formby, on the former site of the RAFA social Club.

The plot sits adjacent to a train station giving direct access to Southport and Liverpool and the wider transport network.

Whilst the proposed houses are relatively modest when compared to many nearby properties they are still substantial volumes. To bring these volumes down to a more human scale a number of architectural tools have been employed.

• A limited palette of three materials (render, brick, slate) is used in various combinations.
• Window surrounds and designs vary depending on the material they are set into.
• Roof eaves levels vary. In some areas the roof is dropped to first floor level. In others flat roof single storey elements break the main building line.

By avoiding strictly rectangular floor plans the buildings respond to the various interface issues presented by the site. Additionally this stepping of the plans means the buildings present differing facets of their architecture depending on where they are viewed from.

Feature windows are introduced projecting into the street facing gable providing vertical emphasis and interest to the street elevations and naturally lighting full height volumes to the master bedrooms. The gable eaves project forward of the brick facade casting shadows and further modelling the elevation.