A development of seven flats in Hove
Goldstone Crescent
This contemporary residential development replaces a tired, detached dwelling with a thoughtfully designed apartment building comprising seven high-quality homes. Located on the northern edge of Hove Park, the project responds to the character of Goldstone Crescent while embracing a confident, modern architectural language.
The new building provides a mix of 1- and 2-bedroom flats, including much-needed family-sized units. Arranged over three full storeys with a subservient fourth storey set back from all sides, the design balances increased density with careful massing and a sensitivity to the surrounding context. The result is a building that enhances the street while remaining respectful of its neighbours.
Materially, the palette is clean and refined – soft-toned brick at ground level gives way to light, contemporary cladding above, creating a clear hierarchy and a sense of grounded elegance. Generous windows and full-height doors flood the interiors with light and reinforce the connection between the internal spaces and private balconies or terraces. The building’s proportions and detailing take cues from neighbouring properties but reinterpret them in a crisp, modern way, helping the scheme sit comfortably within the established streetscape without resorting to pastiche.
The development makes optimal use of the site in line with local planning guidance and contributes a net gain of six homes at a time when Brighton & Hove continues to face significant housing pressure. All homes exceed Nationally Described Space Standards and are designed to offer an excellent standard of living, with open-plan living areas, dual aspects to many units, and access to a shared rear garden.
Importantly, the proposal has been crafted to avoid any adverse impact on neighbouring amenity. The overall scale has been carefully moderated through the use of setbacks, landscaping, and articulation of the façade, ensuring a sense of rhythm and scale that relates directly to its context. The scheme also includes on-site car and cycle parking, and benefits from a highly sustainable location with excellent access to local amenities, public transport, and green space.
This is a confident yet contextual addition to Goldstone Crescent – a scheme that demonstrates how contemporary residential architecture can be both elegant and appropriate. It brings forward much-needed new homes in a sustainable, well-connected location, and raises the standard of design in the area.
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