Discover Keegans role as Employers Agent for Stevenage Borough Council's De Havilland House project, delivering 21 new apartments for private sale. Learn about the challenges, design features, and successful completion despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Keegans were appointed as the Employer's Agent for Stevenage Borough Council on the De Havilland House development, a land-led site focused on delivering 21 new apartments for private sale.
The site initially contained an old residential home, which was demolished before construction began. This clean slate allowed for a thoughtfully designed building that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding residential area.
The building's design aims to break up the general massing on North Road, incorporating architectural elements like bookend gables, projecting bays, and dormer windows. These features complement the existing residential properties on either side, enhancing the neighbourhood's aesthetic.
A fabric-first approach was employed, prioritising high levels of thermal insulation to minimise energy consumption. Heating appliances were chosen for their low emission levels, aligning with Part L of the Building Regulations and ensuring compliance with the dwellings' SAP calculations.
From the pre-tender stage, Keegans took a proactive role in refining the project brief and aligning it with the client's requirements. Given that this was a pilot scheme for the Council's private sale initiative, special attention was given to updating the Employer's Requirements.
Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted project timelines, the development was completed on budget and delivered successfully in February 2022.
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21 New Apartments (Private Sale)
New Build Development
£3,210,000
February 2022
15.05.2024
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