Housing association First Ark’s first extra care development was designed by PRP to deliver 101 new homes for affordable rent, including seven apartments for dementia sufferers alongside 21 shared-ownership apartments plus a restaurant, lounge areas, hairdressing salon and activity rooms.

This contemporary building has been sensitively integrated into its wider surroundings with the two blocks enclosing a new public square as well as generous landscaped gardens, providing effective privacy for residents.

• Winner - Residential Property - RICS Awards, North West 2016

Client

Knowsley Housing Trust (part of the First Ark Group)

No of units

101 new homes and 21 apartments

Tenure Mix

101 new homes affordable rent / 21 apartments shared ownership.