12 KENDAL VISION | OPPORTUNITY SITES KENDAL YARDS Developing a contextual narrative for contemporary urban living. When considering Kendal’s town centre opportunity sites, it is important to explore how contemporary housing typologies can both relate to and continue the townscape identity. The constrained dimensions and intricate urban form demand a bespoke approach, with a series of adaptable house types that can be configured to reinterpret this historic framework. The roof plan sketch illustrates how a sequence of back-to-back courtyard houses can be arranged to establish a strong linear urban form. Flanking the housing are communal or public yards, while within the block a series of more private courtyards and roof terraces provide different types of external spaces. This concept introduces a new form of urban living for Kendal, combining private external amenity at multiple levels with a strong emphasis on shared and public spaces to create a more generous landscape setting. Its success will rely on careful design that balances privacy with opportunities for community, supporting both collective and individual patterns of living. The approach offers an ‘own-door’ model, where each dwelling has its own direct street entrance. This generates highly efficient housing typologies without the need for shared internal circulation, keeping service charges to a minimum while fostering a stronger sense of ownership and identity. Communal yard Private roof terrace Private courtyard garden Linear roofscape In line parking Kendal Courtyard Housing Roofplan Sketch
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