Stage 2 of the Design for Manufacture Competition asked shortlisted bidders to submit proposals for a development using their designs for homes which can be built with a construction cost of £60,000, or equivalent cost efficiency.

Barratt Developments plc


Lead member: Barratt Developments Advance Housing Limited

RSL: Midsummer Housing Association

Other partners: HTA Architects, Terrapin International - joint venture with Advance Housing Limited, Specialist supply chain in place for materials, components and accessories

Judges' comments: Competent and convincing, and responded carefully to the local design code. A confident product that can respond to local requirements.

The Countryside Consortium


Lead member: Countryside Properties plc

RSL: The Hyde Group, Acton Housing Association, Metropolitan Housing Trust Presentation

Other partners: PCKO Architects, Walker Management, Buma Free-Dom Polska SA (Poland), The Homes Factory

Judges' comments: Three variations at £60,000 with innovations in terms of servicing the building and good environmental consideration. A light, bright interesting home.

Geoffrey Osborne Ltd


Lead member: Geoffrey Osborne

Other partners: Baily Garner, Innovare Systems Ltd - structural insulated panels (SIPs) manufacturer, Specialist supply chain in place with national agreements in place for key items

Judges' comments: Imaginative and innovative approach which brings in a good understanding of developing a sustainable community. Developing community identity and pride.

George Wimpey UK


Lead member: George Wimpey

Other partners: Richard Rogers Partnership, Guildway, Metek, Pre-arranged supply chain for major materials

Judges' comments: Strong architectural concept that could evolve to deliver extremely well on the right sites. Distinctive design approach.

Northern Edge


Lead member: Three Rivers Housing Group

RSL: Yorkshire Housing Group, South Yorkshire Housing Association, Tees Valley Housing Group

Other partners: Mackellar Architects, Atelier Ten, Urban Salon, Metek, Van Elle, Gross Max

Judges' comments: Strong architectural concept that responds to the competition brief and has good performance on environmental aspects. Modern interpretation of the suburban home: marries urban and suburban well, integrating the building into the streetscape.

Redrow plc


Lead member: Redrow plc

Judges' comments: Well exceeded the cost and minimum space requirements. Performed well on continuous improvement. The cost-efficient home.

SIXTYK Consortium


Lead member: Crest Nicholson, Kingspan

Other partners: Sheppard Robson, Davis Langdon, Arup, McFarlane Wilder, Established supply chain for materials and finishes

Judges' comments: Strong architectural product that responds well to most aspects of the brief. Good use of living wall and flexibility, adaptability and environmental issues. Confident product with good variety.

Westbury


Lead member: Westbury Homes Ltd

Other consortium members: Space 4 (subsidiary of Westbury), Stewart Milne, Pre-arranged supply chain for major materials

Judges' comments: Getting the most out of process and supply chain partnering, and durability of components. Delivery of quality construction.

William Verry Ltd


Lead member: William Verry Ltd

Other partners: WeberHaus (Germany)

Judges' comments: Real strengths in terms of learning from manufacture and excellent on lean construction. The home that learns the most from manufacture: the "home in a day".

Design for Manufacture Competition