Kings College Court
Primrose Hill, NW3
Kings College Court was a flat roofed nine storey residential block of 48 apartments in Primrose Hill Road; one of London’s most desirable locations. It was constructed in 1969 of reinforced concrete framework and external brick panels and single glazed metal windows. It had been reasonably well ‘maintained’ but no improvement work had been carried out since it was constructed. It was becoming dated and ‘tired’. The flat roof covering was at the end of its life and the metal windows were poorly fitting and thermally inefficient. The brickwork had poor thermal insulation qualities resulting in significant heat loss and cold bridging internally. The common parts were in need of a modern upgrade and an improvement to ventilation. The approach roads were congested and poorly maintained.
Employing a team of award winning architects Pirton Limited obtained planning consent to add a further two and a half floors comprising three large apartments and a stunning Penthouse. In addition to the new work the whole building and site and approach roads were transformed. The brickwork was covered in an insulated ‘Sto’ system, all windows and doors were replaced with double or triple glazed powder coated aluminium and a new balcony was fitted to each living room. A new front entrance was formed as part of a new glass entrance porch and a concierge station formed. New Lifts were fitted and the common parts totally refurbished. Incoming services were improved and the approach roads were altered and resurfaced and additional security provided. Gardens were landscaped.
The building is now an aesthetically pleasing residential block upgraded to meet current building and fire regulations. The internal parts are modern and clean and a day time concierge is employed.
