Pinnacle N10 features carefully selected materials
that are used in sensitive and pragmatic ways. The
detailing had to be of the highest calibre to address
the quality of the local context. The brickwork is
organised in a Raking Monk pattern and provides
a contemporary aesthetic, cascading easily with the
stepping profile. No cut bricks were used on site
which provided significant cost benefits, while stone
banding was made from the largest possible pieces
and cut to accentuate the diagonal topography of the
site. The overall effect of these devices is to maintain
the rich sculptural quality of the neighbouring hous-
es but without resorting to pastiche.
Andy Puncher, Director of pH+, said: “We are thrilled
to have completed this contemporary interpretation
of a classical language. With the support of a great
client, we have been able to ensure that high design
standards continued throughout this project. It was
important that these houses sit well within their ur-
ban context and remain part of an evolving street-
scape. We have created an appropriate scale for a
development that belies its density.