Delivery of much needed high quality extra care housing for elderly people and disabled adults
Reardon Court
A new high-quality residential care scheme designed to promote and maximise independent living has completed in London, providing 70 new homes and tackling the wider housing crisis in the area.
The different elements of the scheme come together to create a mini community within Enfield where residents can enjoy a varied offering of active social and wellbeing opportunities, aided by an inclusive and disability conscious design.
John Clarke
Director at Pick Everard
Our approach
Reardon Court in Enfield, located on the site of a former care home in Cosgrove Close, has been designed to enhance individuals' quality of life through access to a multi-purpose environment.Two communal courtyards, a central social space, and several auxiliary function rooms come together to deliver a community within itself, with hobby rooms, a library, and hairdressing area promoting a sense of independence and connectivity between residents.
The design has closely followed Housing our Ageing Population Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) principles, with each residence offering scenic views and natural light. Encircling the internal courtyards, accessible corridors have been carefully crafted to enhance communal living and promote social inclusion.
Externally, we needed to create a safe, attractive and stimulating environment that offers benefits for the residents and can be enjoyed by staff and visitors alike. Designs also needed to the spatial scale of the building and provide a legible and coherent structure to the site.
The Enfield scheme has been commended by local delegates for its wider impact on aiding housing shortages in the area, with older residents able to move into high quality housing, while increasing the availability of family homes in the borough.
As well as maximising housing opportunities, the scheme has also incorporated a green design philosophy, with more than 100 solar photovoltaic panels installed on the roof, alongside sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to help with rainwater management.
Social value was a key part of the project, with careers talks held at nearby schools and material suppliers chosen in the local area.
Key info
Client
London Borough of Enfield
Status
Recently completed
Design
Architecture, Landscape architecture, Civil engineering, Building services engineering, Sustainability and energy, Structural engineering
Management
Project and programme management, Cost and commercial management, Health and safety
Sector
Residential
Location
London
