2026 RSAW Architectural Award Winner.
Commissioned by Cardiff Council as part of a wider commitment to high-quality affordable housing, the scheme delivers twenty modern council homes on a 0.54-hectare site formerly occupied by a healthcare facility.
The project delivers a series of different house types, each with carefully considered enhancements to the Welsh Government’s Design Quality Requirements. We were fortunate to develop collaborative relationships with many of the council’s consultees, including the Placemaking team and the Tree Officer, to achieve the best possible outcomes from the project.
Our aim was to integrate contemporary architecture with sustainable features, including air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels, to achieve a SAP A rating, alongside a robust SuDS strategy. The modest design responds to several active edges, retaining mature trees and public footpaths, enhancing green corridors, and prioritising natural surveillance and secure boundaries. The procurement route was design-and-build, with Pentan retained as scheme architect and Hale Construction as the main contractor. The project successfully balances placemaking, sustainability, and ecology with the practical needs of residents, fitting sensitively into the existing community.
2026 RSAW Architectural Award Winner.
Commissioned by Cardiff Council as part of a wider commitment to high-quality affordable housing, the scheme delivers twenty modern council homes on a 0.54-hectare site formerly occupied by a healthcare facility.
The project delivers a series of different house types, each with carefully considered enhancements to the Welsh Government’s Design Quality Requirements. We were fortunate to develop collaborative relationships with many of the council’s consultees, including the Placemaking team and the Tree Officer, to achieve the best possible outcomes from the project.
Our aim was to integrate contemporary architecture with sustainable features, including air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels, to achieve a SAP A rating, alongside a robust SuDS strategy. The modest design responds to several active edges, retaining mature trees and public footpaths, enhancing green corridors, and prioritising natural surveillance and secure boundaries. The procurement route was design-and-build, with Pentan retained as scheme architect and Hale Construction as the main contractor. The project successfully balances placemaking, sustainability, and ecology with the practical needs of residents, fitting sensitively into the existing community.
