Herbert Avenue, Poole

Client
BCP Council
Location
Poole, Dorset
Architect
ARC Architecture
Contractor
AJC
Value
£3.5M
Service
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

The Herbert Avenue development comprises 24 ‘move on’ homes, three of which are wheelchair accessible, providing inclusive housing options for a diverse community.

Challenge

Create a space for growth

This project has been brought to light to emphasise the affordable living crisis in the UK as well as in the South West. Herbert Avenue is a redevelopment of the site of the former Bourne Valley Community Centre.

Solution

A reinvention of the area

There are 15 car park spaces available, including three designated for disabled individuals, ensuring accessibility for all residents. This project was brought to fruition through a collaborative effort between the AJC Group and BCP Council. Additionally, the site has a secure bike store and a communal garden, fostering a sense of community and promoting sustainable living. 

Calcinotto played a pivotal role in the project by providing comprehensive civil and structural engineering services, contributing to its successful execution.

Calcinotto had been appointed to provide both civil and structural engineering design services.

Valued at £3.5 million, this endeavour earned recognition as the ‘best affordable development of the year’ in the South West Property Awards.

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