Brent Cross
A new neighbourhood in the heart of Brent Cross, North West London
Brent Cross Town, a partnership between Related Argent and Barnet Council, marks one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects transforming 180 acres of underutilised brownfield land into a new park town for north-west London. Maccreanor Lavington’s Conductor House and The Delamarre are the very first buildings completed in this masterplan, setting the architectural and placemaking benchmark for all that will follow.
Located in one of London’s most diverse neighbourhoods, the project turns an ambitious masterplan into a tangible, vibrant reality. Together, these two buildings define the new high street edge and the park frontage, creating a dynamic and welcoming place that announces the emerging town centre. They balance urban energy with a leafy, residential character to form a place that feels grounded, green, and distinctly local.
Conductor House delivers 120 affordable homes, while The Delamarre provides 170 market sale apartments, both arranged around a new pocket park that encourages play, relaxation, and community connection. This generous shared green space fosters social interaction, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging for new and existing residents alike.
An important part of the Brent Cross Town masterplan is the creation of a new High Street a dynamic heart leading to Market Square. The vision called for strong urban character and high density, without overwhelming the pedestrian experience. To achieve this, Maccreanor Lavington proposed alternating seven- or eight-storey frontages with taller corner elements, creating a lively rhythm that emulates the additive quality of traditional high streets. Along the park edge, the massing is articulated as a series of elegant urban villas that overlook green spaces and transition gracefully to the existing homes along Clitterhouse Crescent.
At street level, active frontages with retail and café units animate the public realm, while a shared pocket park fosters play, relaxation, and interaction. Ground floor apartments have individual front doors with porches, offering passive surveillance to residential streets. This blend of design, sustainability, and social value exemplifies what it means to be a good neighbour and sets a new standard for community-driven urban development.
Client: Related Argent, Barnet Council
Project Type: Mixed-Use, Residential
Location: Brent Cross, London
Status: Completed November 2024
Size: 0.88 Ha
Photography: Tim Crocker and Fiona Smallshaw