Poundbury, Extension of Dorchester
Poundbury Roofscape
Designed to a masterplan by Leon Krier, Poundbury is being developed by the Duchy of Cornwall. Of the total area of approximately 154ha, 101ha will be a series of compact mixed-use neighbourhoods, with the remainder comprising of open space and landscaping. Over twenty different architects have designed buildings at Poundbury, which has grown to be a true community, commended as a model of new growth by the Deputy Prime Minister, the House of Commons Select Committee and others.
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View this 2 minute movie to get a flavour of the renowned POUNDBURY SERIES:
The Poundbury Series, launched in 2007, is a series of 7 lectures and tours which are an essential experience for those involved in the planning, design & building of housing developments in the UK & beyond. Those involved in the development of Poundbury, along with other experts, will demonstrate through a series of lectures, workshops and visits how to implement these cutting-edge ideas.
Watch a selection of Poundbury Speakers in action: Dan Cruickshank, Roger Scruton, Ben Bolgar, Douglas Duany, Simon Conibear, Peterjohn Smyth, Ben Pentreath and Noel Isherwood.
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