Threeways
Threeways, Esher, Surrey – new bungalow for wheelchair users for Rosemary Simmons Memorial H A
Key Facts
Fully wheelchair accessible
Sustainable building: Code level 6
Total floor area: 137 m2
Threeways provides four affordable flats for independent older people in a converted 1920’s building on a prominent corner site in Esher.
The brief was to design a new detached bungalow for two disabled people at the rear of the site, providing wheelchair standard accommodation within a balanced programme of development in the area.
The main planning concerns were to have a small footprint whilst also keeping the height under two storeys.
Archadia’s response was a single storey building which utilises the roof area for accommodation. The first floor will comprise three bedrooms with ensuite facilities accessed by a platform lift.
A creative approach to landscaping is proposed, providing shared patio areas with linking organic paths and defined parking bays and driveway. This will provide excellent outdoor amenity for all the residents.
Sustainability was a key consideration and the building has been registered to attain Code level 6, achieving the highest levels of water and energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and renewable energy. Integrated photovoltaic and solar thermal panels will give a total renewable provision of 95%.
Planning permission was granted in August 2010 and the project is expected to be built in 2012.