The Malings
The Malings is a ground-breaking mixed-use redevelopment located on the banks of the Ouseburn, a small river valley that runs into the River Tyne about a half mile downstream from Newcastle-upon-Tyne’s city centre.
The former industrial site, once home to Malings Pottery, now houses 76 new units comprised primarily of terraced houses and ‘Tyneside’ flats arranged up and down the contours of the steeply sloping site, emphasizing the syncopated roofline and allowing all homes to be perfectly positioned for optimum mid-afternoon sun.
Taking its cue from the traditional life of terraced streets, ever home its own front door opening directly onto a proper street, the layout of which creates a triangular-shaped communal gathering space at its centre. Other, less formal, community magnets have been included such as rain gardens, hanging micro allotments, and shared cycle hubs. Non-residential units at quayside level for community and social enterprise uses leaven the mix and connects to the lively pub music scene of the Ouseburn Valley.
