Design Buy Build Issue 20 2016 | Page 34

HOUSE FEATURE HIMMERLAND RENOVATION HIMMERLAND HOUSING ESTATE RENOVATION T The conversion and renovation of 370 homes transforms the monotonous, 1977 prefabricated ”crane track” estate of the Himmerland Housing Association into a welcoming and sustainable garden city complex. he new timber-clad façades feature large windows, French balconies and bay ind s fi in the h mes ith i ht and a pleasant outlook. me h mes are c m ined int ar er ats hi e others are being expanded upwards as modern, twost re r t p ats ith pen spaces and hei ht glazing. The 1970s estate is thus transformed into a contemporary, family-friendly cluster of townhouses. r nd r apartments are accessi e i e time homes, featuring small private gardens and a carport. As part of the overall sustainability strategy, the ne c addin and r t p ats are desi ned as 34