NORTHSTOWE, Market Hall, South

Our design for a new Market Hall will be the focal point of a new civic hub masterplanned by Tibbalds. It is a modern interpretation of the village market square comprising retail, leisure and work activities, that will encourage people to stay in Northstowe and contribute to the vibrancy and viability of the town centre.

NORTHSTOWE

A sequence of A-frame industrial style barns create a permeable sheltered enclosure, providing flexible infrastructure that draws from the area’s agricultural context. A central covered market square is flanked by two storey buildings and a look-out tower. Key circulation routes cris-cross the square linking it to the bus stops, high street, school and wider neighbourhood.

Our design draws on lessons learned @typawb (Everybody’s House) to deliver a dynamic space hosting a range of activities and catering to multiple audiences, bring the social connectedness that is so vital to creating a sense of place.

“The town centre sits at the heart of Northstowe and represents a real opportunity to create a vibrant and distinctive identity that will be the focus of life for all its residents.”

ABIGAIL JONES, DIRECTOR, SAVILLS DEVELOPMENT TEAM CAMBRIDGE

 

Northstowe is a flagship development for Homes England, the UK Government’s housing accelerator for England. It has healthy living and wellbeing at the heart of its agenda; it will be an inclusive and walkable neighbourhood with good cycling and walking connections, as well as excellent access to facilities and open space bringing opportunities to be social.

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