Projects

REGENERATION – HATHAWAY LANE

Having been involved in both the completed phase and the current on-site phase, ASSIST Design brought a clear understanding of the planners’ expectations for the entire lane, as well as the subtle variations permitted across individual addresses.

Following the removal of the bin chutes, a projecting pair of brick piers and an accentuated L-shaped zinc canopy were introduced to ensure the entrance remained legible and welcoming within the building’s stone massing. The black zinc canopy contrasts with the warm pink stone and incorporates an illuminated numeral, creating a prominent yet understated entrance marker visible from further along the lane.

This approach replaces the previously oppressive and unsightly bin chutes with a human-scaled, clearly defined point of arrival. Materials—including fire-resistant screening, muddy pink render, brickwork, and zinc—were carefully selected in collaboration with the client and planning authority to complement the existing stonework. Alongside the infilling of former wall openings, the intervention is conceived as a cohesive architectural response rather than a landscape-led solution.