Hampden by RMA

Hampden by RMA is a boutique collection of nine large-scale apartments on a tree-lined corner of a highly coveted address. Designed and delivered by RMA, every element of this building embodies the long-held principles of RMA: intelligent architecture, healthy design, a tradition of craftsmanship and a deep connection with nature. As sophisticated as the design is, the vision was, in fact, simple: to create a home that is a joy to come home to.

The brick façade features elegant curves and signature arches in a nod to the Palazzo della Civiltà in Rome. These deeply set elements provide shelter from the rain without the need for additional awnings. Pocket gardens and ground-level landscaping seamlessly integrate the building with the leafy character of the suburb.

For the exterior, a light palette with earthy tones was chosen to reflect sunlight and the natural quality of the ghost-gray bricks. The application of these bricks and a wash established a consistent tone for the entire building, contributing to an organic, aesthetically pleasing, and enduring presence within the village streetscape. Practically, the use of bricks in a shared building minimizes maintenance and ensures a more sustainable lifespan.

Designing the three-bedroom residences, RMA leveraged its extensive expertise in private homes and apartment projects to create a technologically advanced, sustainable and healthy living environment. The residences are spacious, light-filled and warm, benefitting from the sun's rays streaming through the arched windows throughout the day. The building incorporates fundamental principles of sustainable design, such as a 7-star energy rating, passive solar design, low-toxicity paints, window gardens, double glazing, and acoustic insulation.

Now inhabited and enjoyed by a close-knit community of friends and neighbors, Hampden by RMA lives as a series of enlightened homes in tune with its cultivated urban village setting, grounded by nature, and inspiring from every perspective.