Kensington Memorial Park Masterplan, St Quintin Conservation Area London Property, English Building Renovation

Kensington Memorial Park Masterplan

2 June 2022

Simone de Gale Architects wins Kensington Memorial Park Masterplan

Design: Simone de Gale Architects

Location: Kensington, West London, England, UK

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Kensington Memorial Park Masterplan News

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has appointed Simone de Gale Architects as Lead Architect and Principal Designer to the project. Designs are underway with a view to gain planning permissions in 2022, and complete construction in time to launch in 2023.

Simone de Gale’s proposals for the Kensington Memorial Park Masterplan have been developed with the design ethos to retain, reinvigorate and connect. The design is sympathetic to the surrounding vicinity and reflective of the RBKC character as defined in the St Quintin Conservation Area. Simone de Gale’s proposals have introduced elements of traditional construction and combined this elegantly with modern design and contemporary materials.

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The proposals are relatively generous in its interpretation of the design brief with an emphasis on improved circulation and use of the playing fields and social areas. New buildings will replace existing dilapidated constructions including the following accommodation; sports changing rooms, offices and facilities for grounds maintenance staff, food and drink retail unit, and public facilities for visitors to the parks. The proposals provide an allowance for soft and hard landscaping such as widening of paths and allocation of zones to congregate. The total development is 10,000sqft including new buildings and landscaping combined.

The land located at St Mark’s Road was bought in 1923 with funds provided by Kensington War Memorial Committee. They wanted to create a suitable tribute to those who had given their lives in the First World War. Ever since it operated as a public park equipped in pleasant formal areas, a children’s playground, tennis, football, junior cricket and One O’clock club (managed by Family and Children’s Services) and public facilities.

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In 2016, HRH Prince William the Duke of Cambridge commemorated the park as a Centenary Field, in honour of the British soldiers who died in World War I. Being appointed Lead Architect for the Kensington Memorial Park carries a historical significance, in particular the announcement made during the week of HRH Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, and above all is a project dedicated to bettering the experience of architecture and environment for residents and workers within the vicinity. In her own words Simone commented:

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“It is exhilarating to have won the competition for an amazing masterplan in the borough where we are based and operate to deliver highest standard of architecture and masterplan design. We believe the delivery of this project will deepen our relations with the borough and provide a platform for bringing our design solutions to the neighbourhood where we live and work. We are truly privileged.”

Sports changing building:

On winning the award, RBKC Authority said, “In terms of the technical envelope, Simone’s design responded thoroughly to the brief with consideration given to the consultation results, onsite issues and opportunities. Simone’s submission demonstrated significant strengths in relation to social value…particularly their pledge to use suppliers on the RBKC local supplier chain.”

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The project is also benefactor of an RBKC Green Fund grant. The project therefore has various green technologies incorporated into the scheme. As a company who is signatory to the RIBA’s Carbon Net Zero 2030 Challenge, the project is committed to various operational and embodied carbon targets.

Simone de Gale, founder and CEO of Simone de Gale Architects, Top-Award winning practice with a centrally located office on 21 Knightsbridge has proven track record of revitalising public spaces, retail and commercial buildings, as well as luxury properties in Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and City of London. Some of her most prestigious projects within Kensington and Chelsea include former residences of royal members and various celebrities.

Grounds Maintenance design:

Simone de Gale Architects
21 Knightsbridge
Belgravia, London SW1X 7LY
United Kingdom

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Location: Kensington Memorial Park, west London, UK

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