About the project
Local care services have highlighted a shortage of specialist dementia support in the area. A recent report shows there is already a need for 386 bedrooms with accessible wet room bathrooms within a 2.5km radius, and this is expected to rise to 529 over the next 10 years.
Our vision for 654 Kenton Lane is to create a state of the art facility which will become a focal point of its community. It’s design character references the local vernacular and makes the most of its prominent siting. It is our sincere belief, that the proposal shown here along with GCH’s core values, will lease new life into this derelict plot and become a focal point for the community.
The scheme proposes a new C2 use nursing and care home, registered with the CQC, comprising 97 resident beds and focusing on nursing, nursing dementia, residential, residential dementia, and respite care. The home will feature spacious, fully ensuite rooms with wet rooms, a dementia-friendly interior design, and a wide variety of shared amenities including a cinema, hair salon, café, and generous day spaces. Residents will benefit from access to gardens, an accessible terrace, and carefully considered green space to promote wellbeing and connection with the outdoors.
Our vision for 654 Kenton Lane is to create a state of the art facility which will become a focal point of its community. It’s design character
references the local vernacular and makes the most of its prominent siting.
It is our sincere belief, that the proposal shown here along with GCH’s core values, 654 Kenton Lane will lease new life into this derelict plot and become a focal point for the community.
Plans
The ground floor offers a welcoming and well-equipped environment, featuring 22 bedrooms, each with a full ensuite shower. Key facilities include a café/bar near the entrance lobby, two quiet lounges/libraries, a living room, cinema room, beauty salon, and a dedicated dining room.
Essential clinical and operational spaces are integrated throughout to support high-quality care in a comfortable and homely setting.
The first floor offers additional resident bedrooms with private ensuite shower rooms. Residents can enjoy quiet lounges, light-filled living and dining spaces, and a dedicated spa therapy room designed to promote relaxation and wellbeing.
The second floor follows the same principles with a standout feature being the addition of an activities and sensory room, providing tailored engagement for residents through stimulating and calming experiences, further enriching daily life and supporting individual wellbeing.
The third floor offers a peaceful setting with a further selection of ensuite bedrooms and calm communal areas. A key feature is the sheltered external terrace, providing residents with a safe and accessible outdoor space to enjoy fresh air, natural light, and views, encouraging relaxation and connection to the outdoors in all seasons.
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Elevations
The design strategy is heavily influenced by the local material palette and vernacular
respecting the domestic character. Design elements such as the dormers are heavily influenced by the typical local typologies.
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