Designed by: Mikhail Riches Architects
Built by: Caddick Construction
For: City of York Council
Duncombe Square delivers 34 high-quality homes that respond sensitively to context while setting new standards for sustainable living in York.
Developed in line with the Housing Delivery Programme’s five principles, the scheme provides much-needed housing through inclusive, accessible design, generous space standards, and strong community focus.
Passivhaus certification ensures exceptional energy performance, reducing carbon emissions and energy bills while enhancing comfort and wellbeing. A vibrant central green and carefully designed public realm foster social interaction and connection to place.
Through collaboration and a commitment to design quality, the scheme creates a distinctive, low-carbon neighbourhood that inspires future housing in York.
Judges comments from the Awards evening
“The first award in the multi-residential category goes to a development which successfully balances public with private and sustainably transforms its immediate context. The judges praised the design for reflecting the character of the historic setting in a quiet and contemporary manner. They were impressed by the quality of its details and construction, both internally and externally, its well-considered use of materials, and the positive contribution it has made to the immediate townscape.“
