176 new homes comprising studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses, including 56 affordable homes
Area:
20,000 sq ft
Status:
Completed 2025.
Map Location
The King's Cross masterplan
Capella forms part of Related Argent’s King’s Cross masterplan, one of the largest and most successful redevelopments in London. Over the past 20 years, what was an underused industrial site has been transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, homes, shops, offices, galleries, bars, restaurants and amenity spaces.
Creating a new residential neighbourhood
Set within public landscaped gardens, Capella provides 176 new homes comprising studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses, including 56 affordable homes.
Modern Methods of Construction
Laing O’Rourke appointed Chapman Taylor as Design Delivery architect to complete the detailed design from RIBA Stage 4. The technical design embraced an innovative approach to DfMA, including off-site manufacturing and precast solutions for façade, structure and internal elements. This approach helped to achieve the sustainablity targets for the project.
Delivering the Vision
Chapman Taylor worked collaboratively with the Related Argent team and their architect, Allies and Morrison, who were retained as client design monitor, to develop the technical design to realise the vision for the scheme.
Chapman Taylor was appointed as executive architect by Laing O’Rourke.
Andrew Carroll
Director, UK
Since joining Chapman Taylor in 2002, Andy has led the design and delivery of major projects across a range of sectors including mixed-use, office, residential, hospitality, retail and leisure.
Andy is a core member of the Manchester Studio leadership team. As a UK Board Director, he oversees our workplace and design delivery services and contributes to defining and implementing our core values across the UK.
Rachel is an accomplished design team leader and has worked on many of Chapman Taylor’s flagship projects in the UK and internationally since joining in 2006.
She leads the in-house UK technical group for the business, providing support and advice on regulatory issues. She has over 20 years of experience, with a particular focus on leading complex technical projects and design management of major projects across multiple sectors. Rachel was promoted to the UK Board in 2023 and splits her time between the London and Manchester studios.
Areas of expertise:
Specialist Fit Out / Leisure / Retail / Higher Education / Residential / Design Delivery / Design Management
Akanimo Nkanang
Senior Architect
Akanimo joined Chapman Taylor in 2006 and has been an instrumental part our team ever since, delivering major projects successfully across a mix of sectors.
Akanimo enjoys working on the detailed design and delivery phases of projects and has particular expertise in design development and coordination. He is a hands-on architect, leading the development of our BIM model and technical information with a passion for high-quality design and detailing.
Area of Expertise:
Mixed Use / Residential / Higher Education / Design Delivery
