After winning the competition which originally required 20 new homes, a joint development by Urban Splash was proposed, now totalling 27 units, which involved forming an underground car park below and adding four duplex apartments above the original proposal.
The majority of the development remains at three storeys, although the five storey element is at the current height limit for timber framed construction. Access to flats is via generous timber floored decks. Although there is little communal space, the roof garden, circulation areas, and single entrance, will encourage communal activity.
chorlton park
team
Client
Irwell Housing Association
awards
Invited Competition 1999
Winner
Housing Design Awards 2001
Award in recognition of potential excellence
MSA Design Awards 2003
Winner - Residential
RIBA Award 2003
Housing Design Awards 2003
Housing Corporation Award for the best example of affordable housing
north west regional structural awards 2003
Commendation
Roses Design Awards 2002
Best residential project
manchester civic society awards 2002