Facts
- Concept
- Greenbelt
- Off-grid later-life concept
- Advanced care and wellbeing development
- Rural position
- 2016
- Ribble Valley, Lancashire
- Private Client
CONCEPT
- Integrated car-free care and wellbeing concept located adjacent to existing golf club.
- Re-development of underutilised golf club land.
- Hotel and sports rehab centre.
- Private dwellings and lodges – with Community Hub, with opt-in care support. Residential and nursing care facilities.
- A gated residential concept with integrated resident-owned energy plant to serve a bespoke district heating scheme.
- Form and material specification to reflect the sites open countryside location.
- Revolving care concept to allow on-site support and internal relocation if required.
- Parkland clustering and topographically responsive design around water. Enhanced ecological benefits.
Project designed by John Pickup whilst owner of The Intelligent Design Centre.