Crescent House, Golden Lane Estate

City of London | City of London Corporation | Planning/Listed Building Consent

Studio Partington | Grade Planning | Etude | Heritage Information Ltd | Stand Engineering

Located within the iconic Golden Lane Estate, Crescent House exudes a timeless elegance and architectural ingenuity. Designed by renowned architect Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, this striking residential building stands as a testament to innovative urban living. With its distinctive crescent-shaped facade and meticulously landscaped surroundings, Crescent House seamlessly blends contemporary design with a sense of community and tranquility. The building's interior showcases a blend of modern amenities and thoughtful design, offering residents a comfortable and stylish urban sanctuary. Boasting stunning views of the surrounding cityscape and a prime location within the vibrant Golden Lane Estate, Crescent House represents an exceptional fusion of sophisticated living and urban convenience.

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Crescent House was the final residential block to be built on the Golden Lane Estate; construction took place between 1958 and 1962. The building follows the curve of Goswell Road, from which it derives its name. Unlike the other buildings on the Golden Lane Estate, Crescent House was designed to be decidedly outward in its orientation, whilst also serving as the western boundary to the entire estate. Its form responds to both the curve of Goswell Road and the rectilinear grid of the estate. Crescent House illustrates the maturing brutalist design concepts of Chamberlin, Bon and Powell. The buildings design utilised differing materials such as timber window frames and robust concrete features. Crescent House and in particular the shallow concrete vaults were influenced by Le Corbusier’s Maisons Jaoul. The expressed structures and geometric shapes used in the construction of Crescent House would in turn influence the design of the neighbouring Barbican Estate.
The image opposite shows Crescent House on completion in 1962. The ……..

60 years later

After 60 years of unrivaled service, the windows of the historic building have weathered countless storms, witnessed myriad seasons, and stood as silent sentinels through decades of change. However, their once-sturdy frames now bear the unmistakable signs of wear and tear. Cracked panes, peeling paint, and warped sills tell the story of years gone by, each mark a testament to the passage of time. The once-pristine view they offered is now distorted through the haze of accumulated grime and the scratches of countless cleanings. As the years have unfolded, these windows have dutifully served their purpose, but now they stand in desperate need of tender care and restoration to recapture their former glory.

Window Refurbishment

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Performance Improvement

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347 Crescent House - pilot project

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