Timekeepers Square

Timekeepers Square is a development of 36 two, three and four-bedroom townhouses, forming part of the English Cities Fund Salford Central regeneration scheme.

Located within the Salford Adelphi/Bexley Square conservation area, the development is located adjacent to the Grade II* listed St Philips church and the Georgian square which it fronts. The area also encompasses a Victorian courthouse, St John's RC cathedral, and the former Salford Town Hall - all of which are Grade II listed.

The design of the houses takes precedent from the area’s Georgian terraces and reinterprets this in a contemporary manner.

The new townhouses respond to the Georgian terraces in height and massing and have a strong vertical emphasis with repetitive and regular rhythm applied to the fenestration patterns. This is further emphasised by deep recesses to the windows and door sets, which contrast and add detail to the flat façade treatments. 

The existing historic streetscape has also been reiterated with the close relationship between facade and back of pavement lending character to the new development and heritage value to the existing area.

A restrained material palette defines the scheme as a new, distinct place. Grey brickwork creates a homogeneity that reinforces the development’s contemporary identity, while mediating between the Georgian brickwork and the sandstone of St Phillips.

Internally, homes have been designed to be accessible to the widest range of users. Clear widths have been provided between kitchen units, beds, hallways, and doors. All have ground-floor WC facilities and properties can also provide entrance level bed-space.

As Salford's demographic matures, a new population has emerged, looking for family homes and amenity space but with access to a city lifestyle. Timekeepers Square is directed at this currently underrepresented market by successfully balancing access to urban facilities with private gardens and roof terraces and to pedestrian, play friendly, home zone streets.