Borough Architects
We are a small and creative architecture practice based in Cambridge, UK.
The works we do are set mostly in urban contexts, and their complex nature fascinates and inspires us.
We strongly believe that each building we design has a commitment towards the development of the city, and every project is an opportunity to benefit the wider environment.
August 2021
Nearing completion on Cassland Road near Victoria Park, Hackney.
The single family house built on an infill site which stood empty since mid C20 is located on the edge of a Conservation Area and facing a busy road.
The facade details relate to the rendered openings in local Italianate villas around the park. The site mediates between the neighbouring terrace and the rear of the streets leading to the park, therefore the frontage is developed as a garden wall turned two storey house along boundary twists and turns and safekeeping of the surrounding trees.
June 2021
Great progress on site with the construction of two new family homes in Mill Road Conservation Area, Cambridge.
The street facade brickwork is a play on the existing terrace details, and the new chimney at the terrace's end gable has a reminder of the neighbour's chimney side now covered by the new houses.
March 2021
Another planning success with this two storey side and rear extension to a 1930's smi detached in Trumpington, Cambridge. Additional internal alterations will make the house fully accessible to part M(4)2 requirements.
The extension wall and roof will be clad in a zinc ribbon over the brick plinth, freeing up the access to the rear garden.
#63BR
February 2021
We are very excited to recieve planning approval for a front and back extension with a substantial retrofit of an Edwardian family home in Newnham, Cambridge
#11FR
January 2021
Work is taking shape on site of this single family home in Hackney.
The precast window reveals have been installed and brickwork is about to be completed.
Due to the tight site constraints a green and blue roof (SUDS) will be installed on top to support biodiversity and restrict the flow of rainwater.
December 2020
We are thrilled to submit for planning a new mixed use scheme of workshops and flats in Lambeth.
This highly sustainable scheme is located on the corner of a High Street and an industrial estate in south London, and hope to revive the city pavements and help in the recovery of the local economy.
#96NHS
July 2020
Our proposal for the development of a small garage site in Romsey Conservation Area, Cambridge which will provide two new family homes has been approved unanimously today by the Planning Committee .
April 2020
After some delays work has started on site for the sustainable retrofit of a Victorian semi detached in Cambridge.
Works include insulation internally with breathable woodfibre boards, installation of an Air Source Heat Pump and repair of the slate and lead roofs.
#9GW
January 2020
We are looking forward to developing the next stages of this recently approved and highly sustainable extension in Cambridge.
#77BR
