Prosper were appointed to design the conversion of the former office building into luxury apartments. Located within a conservation area in Norwich the design approach had to be particularly sensitive.
Prosper were appointed to design the conversion of the former office building into luxury apartments. Located within a conservation area in Norwich the design approach had to be particularly sensitive.
Nestled in one of Norwich’s 17 conservation areas, St. Peter’s House holds historical significance for many. Prosper was appointed lead architect to sensitively reimagine this former office building.
Due consideration was given to this largely pedestrianised area. This included a complete overhaul of the interior and modernisation of the exterior. The proposal successfully obtained planning approval.
The exterior appearance of the building required significant enhancement to convey a sense of luxury. Whilst the overall massing of the building was left largely unchanged, the facades were modernised by disrupting the horizontal rhythm of the existing windows with white rendered projections and large areas of glass. The mansard roof to the existing upper floors was also replaced with a more contemporary linear form, radically modernising the overall aesthetic.
The internal layout was completely reconfigured to create 11 high specification apartments, each with two storeys and generous open plan living areas.
At ground floor an extension within one of the existing courtyards provides residents with a private swimming pool and gym, the roof of which created a communal outdoor space. The top floor of the building was extended to provide large private terraces, taking advantage of the envy-inducing vistas over the nearby castle and cathedral.
