At Wingspan Walk, we have replaced an operational refuse depot with 272 new social council homes in a mixture of apartments and maisonettes. These are spread across three courtyard buildings, alongside two new pedestrian-priority routes with significant public realm and shared amenity space. 92 of the new homes are larger, social-rented family homes of three and four bedrooms.
The overall masterplan for the site and landscape-led development strategy enable the retention of substantial existing trees and create crucial new links from the existing neighbourhood to Down Lane Park. All buildings have been designed to connect to the District Energy Network and meet Passivhaus certification. The development achieves ultra-low energy efficiency, alongside future-proofed systems, renewables and low embodied carbon, making the homes comfortable and affordable for residents run.
Transforming a refuse depot site into significant public realm and much-needed new homes, designed to meet Passivhaus certification.