26 affordable new homes in Basildon, Essex by ECD Architects, replacing existing structurally unsound stock on a site tightly constrained by adjacent housing and road infrastructure. Careful attention was paid to external design, both within the core of the site and at the boundaries, results in a built form sitting at ease within an attractive landscape which in turns integrates successfully with the wider surroundings. Extensive and careful use of planting and trees serves to minimise the visual impact of a challenging vehicle access and parking requirements.

Basildon Borough Council/ECD Architects

Public sector residential, low carbon, planting design