Hallfield Estate, designed in the 1950s by Berthold Lubetkin, was one of the first postwar estates to adopt modernist principles. Designated a Conservation Area it is well loved and has been well cared for.
Over the years there have been inevitable changes, as well as the emergence of defects, some related to the construction method, some resulting from lack of maintenance.
John McAslan + Partners have prepared a feasibility report on repair options and are now preparing tender documents for extensive refurbishment.
The commission is sensitive, requiring JMP to meet resident requirements while safeguarding the special qualities of the design.
The distinctive façades contrast solid and void, light and shadow. The slim steel windows with varied fenestration patterns contribute to the overall facade design. Repair of the concrete as well as any
replacement of windows has to be carefully evaluated to ensure architectural quality is retained while technical demands and modern day requirements are addressed.
Source: Conservation & Regeneration April 2011 www.mcaslan.co.uk