ON Architecture was appointed by McCarthy & Stone to design Eastry Place, a purpose-built retirement community providing high-quality independent living in Canterbury.
The Retirement Living Plus development comprises 50 one and two-bedroom apartments that combine the privacy of individual homes with integrated care and communal facilities. Located on New Dover Road, the scheme offers residents a well-connected setting close to Canterbury city centre while supporting independent living through accessible design and on-site services.
Client
McCarthy & Stone
Sector
Retirement
Location
Canterbury, Kent
Ward
Canterbury City Council
Status
Completed
The architectural design responds sensitively to the surrounding residential context, creating a development that feels domestic in scale despite its size. Articulated building forms, pitched clay-tiled roofs, dormer windows and prominent bay projections break down the massing, giving the appearance of a collection of individual homes. This composition allows the development to integrate naturally within the established streetscape while creating a welcoming and recognisable identity.
A palette of warm red brickwork, light stone-effect detailing and contrasting entrance doors provides a timeless architectural character, complemented by varied rooflines, gables and chimney features that add depth and visual interest. Landscaped front gardens, low brick boundary walls and integrated parking complete the street frontage, while the accessible, low-maintenance apartments have been designed to provide comfortable, secure and elegant homes that meet the changing needs of residents now and in the future.
