civic
Sheppard Robson Architects, 2019
7 Bath Rd, Hounslow, TW3 3EB
The London Borough of Hounslow's 2019 contemporary home designed by Sheppard Robson, with iconic iridescent façade and public and private spaces stitched together by a bold and sculptural staircase, is opening up for architectural tours.
Hounslow Central
Hounslow
117, 235, 237, 281, H37, E2
281 from Kingston, H37 from Richmond, 237 from Brentford, 117 or 235 from Feltham, 120 from Southall, E2/237 from Ealing.
Disabled bays for Blue Badge holders are available on Lampton Road.
Although a walking tour, there will be multiple opportunities for sitting down.
Hounslow House reflects the progressive culture of its London borough, with the bold building demonstrating the council’s commitment to sustainability.
For Linkcity and the London Borough of Hounslow, Sheppard Robson collaborated with their specialist interior design group, ID:SR, to create a distinctive building that communicates the borough’s progressive character to passers-by, visitors and council staff alike.
The environmentally efficient building has been shaped around the principles of transparency and integration, with the design bringing together numerous functions around a dramatic central atrium. At ground floor and first floor level they positioned the council’s public-facing spaces, including library and community facilities as well as a café. Large openings at street level allow these amenities to animate the building for passers-by and give it a strong civic presence.
Starting on the public-facing ground floor, our tour will include the first floor library and then on to Council's workspace not normally open to the public, ending at the top of the building with the civic chamber and terraces positioned to benefit from views across London.
The architect will lead this tour, sharing their unique perspective of the project.
This architecturally distinctive building embodies Hounslow Council’s progressive character and commitment to sustainability and is a prominent part of Hounslow’s streetscape and wider regeneration. We’re sharing how that vision was transformed into ‘bricks and mortar’, opening up parts of the building not normally open to the public including the sixth floor with expansive views across London.