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".
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