ToGather Homes housing schemes

The aim of this project is to explore the feasibility of providing affordable homes to a broad range of people, using environmentally friendly materials and work practices. Of utmost importance is the provision of quality living spaces and the promotion of community.

ToGather homes will cater for a broad range of people, with varying ages, needs and family unit sizes.  Therefore the homes are designed to provide a long-term living environment in order to be as sustainable as possible. The homes are developed in a way that promotes a strong sense of community.

Of great importance to us was the consideration of quality private thresholds; forming these permeable boundaries through a combination of features such as planting, seating and necessities such as bin storage., semi-public areas and public spaces to promote community, friendship, inter-generational interactions and support.  Community, informal play and recreation spaces have been integrated into the schemes, giving greater priority to walking, cycling and interaction spaces, rather than car parking, with passive surveillance of these spaces also considered.