Crispin House Leeds

Crispin House is Grade 2 listed. Situated in the Northern Quarter of Leeds, it was built as a factory (1914-1916). The building is approximately 75m long, tapering in width towards the west, with a dome at its “prow”. The brief was to accommodate a range of one to three-bedroom serviced apartments both for sale and rent. Associated facilities include reception, restaurant, health spa and business centre; all with associated parking.

The design retains the façade behind which a new steel-frame utilises more fully the volume created by the original generous storey heights, accommodating 76 apartments. Levels 1 and 2 below ground accommodate the health spa, parking and support facilities.

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    Crispin House built as a clothing factory then known as Heatona House
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    Then named Crispin House
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    On the roof (levels 9-11) a row of nine new 3-storey houses are enclosed within a 3-storey zinc mansard.
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    Inside the houses piggyback over 3 south-facing apartments. Each is designed with open plan living around a court at level 10, with the master bedroom at level 11, and a second bedroom at the entry level 9.
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    The restaurant is situated at the ‘prow’ of the building, at levels 2 & 3. Levels 2-8 are laid out behind the existing brick façade. Levels 3/4 and 6/7 accommodate double height apartments, with single-storey apartments on levels 5 and 8.
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    Apartments on levels 5-8 overlook the “Metropolis”, a brick-lined court with a south aspect.
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    On the roof (levels 9-11) a row of nine new 3-storey houses are enclosed within a 3-storey zinc mansard.
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    On the roof (levels 9-11) a row of nine new 3-storey houses are enclosed within a 3-storey zinc mansard.
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    A lower band of glazing on both the north and south elevations separates the new zinc roof from the existing building.
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    Long internal hotel-type corridors often associated with this type of development have been avoided. Instead short timber panelled corridors link a series of double-height internal courts; these have stone floors and plastered walls.
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    Windows to the north take advantage of cooler air and are sized to allow cross ventilation without compromising thermal performance in winter.

Technical

  • Client: Cityfusion
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