Housing LIN put the focus on Village 135, Wythenshawe for the latest #HLINstudy
For the Housing LIN's most recent Case Study (no 149), Damian Utton of Pozzoni Architecture, details how the needs of the ageing population in the local area have been addressed in the Village 135 development.
Damian, the director the architect firm behind the Village 135 community and retirement living hub in Wythenshawe have designed the development over two sites, featuring a glazed footbridge crossing a busy road that connects two existing, remodelled residential tower blocks. The scheme has benefited from a part-investment of £5.19m from the Department of Health, through the HCA Care (now Homes England) and Specialist Housing fund.
Developed by Wythenshawe Community Housing Group, the village boasts 135 apartments complete with 24-hour on-site Extra Care to support residents’ existing and ongoing needs.
Careful consideration in design including HAPPI principles amongst other acknowledgments to design guidelines, have all contributed to the awarding of the following titles:
- Best Large Development: National Housing Awards 2017
- Best Independent Living: Pinders Healthcare Design Awards 2018
- Best Supported Housing: Northern Housing Awards 2018
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