Combining history, culture and modern living, Hornsey Town
Hall, the iconic Grade II* Listed former civic headquarters in
the heart of Crouch End is undergoing meticulous restoration
by leading international developer Far East Consortium, into
a new desirable address. Built in 1935 to house Hornsey
Borough Council, it is one of the earliest examples of modernist
architecture in Britain. In its new life Hornsey Town Hall
will provide an extremely rare opportunity to live in a new
development, steeped in history, with many of the original
features remaining untouched.
Perrycot Limestone, the design was well received and Uren was
awarded the RIBA London Architecture Medal for 1935.
John Connolly, Head of UK Development at Far East Consortium,
commented: “This represents an exciting opportunity to live in
a building stepped in history, which has been captured in film
forever. Despite its new incarnation we are committed to honour
this iconic building’s distinguished legacy, we are creating homes
here that blend Hornsey Town Hall’s history with modern living
and excellent amenities.”
The halls modernist, bespoke architecture was pioneering at its
time. Designed by New Zealander Reginald Harold Uren FRIBA (5
March 1906 – 17 February 1988), he worked in the United
Kingdom for most of his career. In 1933, he won the architectural
competition to design Hornsey Town Hall against a field of 281
entries. The town hall was his first major commission in Britain
and one of the first large modernist designs constructed in the
country, showing influences of Dutch and S
wedish a
rchitecture
of the period. Internally he featured Australian Walnut
woodwork and Indian Laurel timber, Ashburton Marble and Making it ideal for Londoners seeking a new destination to live,
work and play, Hornsey Town Hall will provide a wide range of
community spaces, creating an exceptional lifestyle opportunity.
A new arts centre, which will be run by The Time + Space Co,
will provide first class performance arts, co-working and flexible
workspaces, restaurants and cafés, versatile event spaces. A
new hotel, operated by Dorsett Hospitality International will
be situated within the original Town Hall building and 135 new
studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments will be situated in
the grounds of the Town Hall.
HIS REPRESENTS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE
IN A BUILDING STEPPED IN HISTORY, WHICH HAS BEEN
CAPTURED IN FILM FOREVER.