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Capital West - the architects plans
The following images are from the architects plans for the Capital West development as shown on their web site.

Images courtesy of Assael Architecture Limited

Description of the development from the Assael web site: Former Use: Redundant British Gas site Gross Area: 24,700 m2 Accommodation: 276 apartments, 100-room hotel, retail use and the relocation and refurbishment of a local music museum Construction Value: £60 million Description: This former British Gas Site that once housed gasometers is currently being transformed into a multi-use residential and leisure development. It has been designed in accordance with a planning brief issued by the local authority as part of their plan to regenerate Brentford's riverside. Render panels, terracotta and glass make up both the private and social accommodation, most of which have river views.

Capital West is situated on the site of the old Brentford Gas Company, originally formed in 1821. The gasometers could still be seen up until the late '80s. In this image St George's Church can be seen to the left of the large gasometer.

The overall plan of the site inclusive of the hotel and new Music Museum buildings. Click on this image for a larger one.

The elevation of Capital West and the affordable housing. This image is the source of the header image on this web site. Click on this image for a larger one.

An aerial perspective of the development as if hovering over the hotel looking towards the Meridian Tower.

The model of the development that was located in the Capital West sales office. Click on this image for a larger one. Image courtesy of HG ResCo.

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