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Jesmond Assembly
The 63 apartments at Jesmond Assembly are independent later living homes, amiably connected by social spaces and communal gardens.
Summary
Later living
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Client
PegasusLife
Size
6,500m²
Completion
2021
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Vision
In the leafy neighbourhood of Jesmond, Newcastle, PegasusLife wanted to develop a project to meet an increasing demand for homes for older people. Together, we envisioned a place that would feel both homely and at home in its surroundings - a Victorian Terrace, at the heart of two conservation areas.
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Empathetic architecture

Jesmond Assembly’s extruded gable form feels like an elegant reflection of its Victorian neighbours. Its red bricks, zinc pitched roofs, expressed chimneys and dormer windows are familiar features, combined with contemporary shrouded bays which create sheltered patios and balconies. 

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“We looked at how Jesmond Assembly, as a residential typology, could start to stitch part of the terraced streetscape back together, and this led us towards a contemporary take on the Victorian terraced form, creating a sense of familiarity within the heritage context.”
Patrick McMahon
Partner, Architect
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Privacy and community

Our design focused on balancing the need for independence with the warmth of social connection, to remove the sense of isolation sometimes associated with later life. In addition to 1- and 2-bedroom homes, Jesmond Assembly includes communal, social spaces: a residents’ lounge and library, a shared bar and kitchen, a guest suite, a planted terrace for sunny days. These are places to meet friends, to entertain family or enjoy company while feeling at home.

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