A NEW PLACE FOR LIVING, WORKING, VISITING AND CREATIVITY IN 2 THE HEART OF IMAGERY 1 Hornsey Town Hall, arts CROUCH END. centre, hotel, restaurant & co-working space 2 The Ayres new apartment block with landscaping 3 Town Hall roof top terrace and bar Set around the restoration of the iconic Grade II* listed Hornsey Town Hall, this vibrant new development brings together modern apartment living alongside leading entertainment, culture, renowned restaurants and fi rst- class service – all while honouring the building’s distinguished legacy. The Town Hall will house a new arts centre, a co-working space and a hotel operated by Dorsett Hospitality International with a rooftop bar for all to enjoy. In the grounds, the landscaped Town Hall Square will host public cultural events, which can be enjoyed from the lively cafés and outdoor seating. This collection of new residential buildings, designed by renowned and award winning Make Architects, takes inspiration from the original design of both the listed Town Hall and Hornsey Library buildings. This new design creates world-class architecture while complementing the historic surroundings. 6 1 3 A MODERNIST LANDMARK, METICULOUSLY RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY. 8 9 2 The Hornsey Town Hall legacy careers, from The Kinks’ Ray Davies extends beyond its leading design. playing some of his earliest gigs, As a home to the council, it included through to Queen making their fi rst committee rooms, administrative ever London performance in 1971. offi ces, a council chamber and a multi-purpose hall with seating This rich heritage lives on today as for around 800 people. It was in Hornsey Town Hall enters its next this hall that crowds witnessed chapter as a cultural hub, hotel and co-working in the heart of 1 a number of rock music’s most legendary stars kickstart their Crouch End. The Grade II* listed building IMAGERY is steeped in history, with the 1 Hornsey Town Hall foyer in all its splendour Town Hall Square at Crouch End 2 Assembly hall and Broadway forming its grand front entertainment space entrance. Its rich heritage stretches 3 Council chamber for back more than 80 years. civic meetings The building was commissioned in the early 1930s and completed in 1935 to house Hornsey Borough A Council, later known as Haringey Council. The chosen architect was PRESTIGIOUS the New Zealand-born Reginald Uren, who found inspiration in the form and functionality of modern PAST Scandinavian architecture. As a result, Hornsey Town Hall became one of the earliest and most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Britain. This pioneering design would be recognised in 1981, when the Town Hall was granted Grade II* listed status, making it one of the country’s most culturally and architecturally signifi cant buildings. 10 11 3 IMAGERY 1 Committee room with retained and refurbished furniture 2 Staircase with original metal detailing and marble clad columns 3 Clock face, one of 73 synchronised Town Hall clocks 4 Gallery floor with distinctive lighting and skylight 1 PRESERVING HISTORY 2 Honouring its rich heritage, the ironmongery, metal detailing and Town Hall will be lovingly restored balustrades will be cleaned and and the iconic period features that polished, while the original clock 4 3 are still found across the building system is being restored, so that all will be refurbished and celebrated. of the building’s 73 clocks will be returned to full working order. Across the Town Hall, timber panelling is being meticulously restored by hand, Furthermore, some of the furniture while the stonework and bronze originally designed for and used balustrades in the main foyer are in the Town Hall, will be restored being repaired to their original and reutilised within the building, prestige. In the council chamber, including the grand piano. the unique leather seating will be retained and re-upholstered, while Later modern additions will be the original stage proscenium in carefully stripped away to reveal the main hall is being refurbished, and celebrate the building’s 1930s preserving the period grandeur. architecture and interiors. New, sensitive and complementary Art Deco fi xtures such as original interventions will guarantee the Town parquet and terrazzo fl ooring, light Hall’s future, giving this much loved fi ttings, signage, window frames, building a longevity for all to enjoy. glazed panelled doors, original 12 13 4 THE APARTMENTS 15 16 17 1 INSPIRED BY HISTORY The collection of studio, one, two balustrades come together to reflect and three bedroom apartments the Town Hall’s original Art Deco are spread across two newly built features and modernist aesthetic blocks, a mews building and a along with the distinctive concrete carefully restored Broadway annex pattern from the Hornsey Library. in the Town Hall grounds. Make Architects has ensured that the new Inside, the apartments will be fitted buildings capture the spirit and style in accordance to the original Art of Hornsey Town Hall, with carefully Deco detailing, including features thought out architectural influences such as replica door handles, and detail incorporated in both chevron timber flooring, terrazzo- the exterior design and internal inspired surfaces, Art Deco style specification of the new build bathroom lighting, metal balustrade IMAGERY apartments. balcony detailing, referencing the 1 Apartment entrance distinctive 1930s décor present featuring carefully crafted metal detailing This will be evident in the façades, throughout the Town Hall. 2 2 Architectural detailing where layered brickwork and on th e Uren building carefully crafted geometric metal 18 19 “THE VARIETY OF COURTYARDS, WALKWAYS AND GARDENS ENSURE GREENERY IS RARELY OUT OF SIGHT AT HORNSEY TOWN HALL” THE COURTYARDS In addition to Town Hall Square, the development includes a variety of gardens, courtyards and green walkways, each with its own distinct character and personality. At the heart of the site, the charming residential east wing garden will comprise a large central lawn, surrounded by attractive planting which will bring people together to socialise in the warmer months. From planted walkways and outdoor play areas to formal lawns and carefully curated flowerbeds, the selection of courtyards and gardens ensure greenery is rarely out of sight at Hornsey Town Hall. 21 IMAGERY 1 Living area with terrace in the duplex apartments 2 Contemporary kitchen & dining area THE LIVING AREAS 1 Finished to the highest standards, the stylish apartments will include fl oor-to-ceiling windows in the open-plan living area, fl ooding the room with plenty of natural light. Referencing the original wood panelling and fl ooring in the Town Hall, chevron timber fl ooring will fl ow from the hallways through to the living spaces. In the kitchens, fully integrated appliances will provide state-of-the-art facilities for cooking and storage, while terrazzo inspired solid worktops will allow plenty of space for meal preparation. 2 22 23 24 25 THE BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS 1 With tall windows and white walls, IMAGERY the light and airy bedrooms are the 1 Typical light filled bedroom with balcony ideal place to wind down at the end 2 Art Deco inspired of the day. The built-in wardrobes bathroom are set to provide plenty of concealed storage space, and many of the master bedrooms will benefit from ensuite bathrooms and direct access to balconies or terraces. Lined with chevron porcelain wall and floor tiles, the sleek bathrooms will offer a contemporary take on Hornsey Town Hall’s modernist aesthetic. The mirrored storage cabinet and vanity unit feature satin nickel framing and opal lighting, bringing an Art Deco touch to the room. The large walk-in showers have both wall mounted and hand-held showers. The ensuite to the duplex apartments feature large freestanding bathtubs. 2 26 27 THE BALCONIES & TERRACES 2 2 The majority of apartments at IMAGERY Hornsey Town Hall will feature 1 Terrace with views of the Town Hall balconies, terraces or small gardens, 2 Apartment with superb with direct access from either the wraparound terrace living areas or master bedrooms. The balconies will be lined with detailed metal balustrades, reflecting the Town Hall’s distinctive exterior. The balconies will make for perfect spots to enjoy a morning coffee in the open air, while the terraces and gardens will be ideal for entertaining friends on balmy summer evenings. “THESE OUTDOOR SPACES ARE IDEAL SPOTS TO ENJOY A MORNING COFFEE OR ENTERTAIN FRIENDS IN THE OPEN AIR” 28 29 1 30 31 LIFE AT HORNSEY TOWN HALL 33 Town Hall Square has long been the existing shady mature trees and the heart of the Crouch End lawn garden, while integrated seating community. Over the years, the will border the area and soft planting space has changed and evolved in is set to bring bursts of colour. TOWN HALL use and appearance, reflecting the needs and tastes of the time. Lining the Square, cafés and restaurants will serve al fresco SQUARE In line with the wider restoration diners as seating spills outside, and of the building, the Square will be local traders and stall owners will rejuvenated to celebrate its original set up shop on market day. A variety features, including the distinctive of cultural and social events will fountain and period street lighting. create a vibrant, inclusive space for The central green space will still host all to enjoy. 34 35 “OPERATED BY DORSETT HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL, THE HOTEL & THE HOTEL WILL SPAN FOUR FLOORS TO THE EAST WING OF CO-WORKING HUB HORNSEY TOWN HALL” Opening up from the hotel The welcoming break-out spaces reception, operated by Dorsett will be furnished with a mixture of Hospitality International, you will refurbished antique and modern find the main co-working hub. furniture. The lounge areas will This open-plan space will unite provide social space for everyone entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives to engage in the building, from and small business owners from the musicians and filmmakers to Crouch End community.