courtyards

The new Almshouse layout is based on a remodelling of the traditional courtyard forms, creating sheltered social spaces that give access to the ground floor flats and communal rooms.

The circulation areas on the upper floors over-look the courtyards, with natural light and views out that help with navigation around the building.

gardens

A series of gardens and roof terraces was designed around the Almshouse to provide views and easy access to outdoor spaces from every flat, and a variety of routes for walks around the site.
A comprehensive strategy was drawn up with the landscape architects to incorporate 50no mature trees on part of the site that was once a Victorian vicarage.

common room

The central common room and adjacent kitchen provides facilities for a range of activities including coffee mornings/lunches, meetings, parties, fitness classes and cinema.

Located between the courtyards, it is flanked by 4no wheelchair users flats that each have a private terrace that connects to the common rooms own west facing terrace.