A new calming and practical assisted living space for neurodiverse young people has opened on the Foxcote housing development in Heald Green, Stockport.
The unique concept has been created by Bloor Homes and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council in partnership with MSV Housing Association and care provider, Lifeways.
The house provides fully-adapted, independent living accommodation for young people with autism, learning difficulties, and mental health issues.
The house was designed as a single supported dwelling, providing living spaces for three young adults with neurodiverse needs.
And the home conveys a biophilic feeling of space and light through the use of muted tones and earthy colours.
In the dining and kitchen area, Altro Wood Comfort in colour ‘Aged Oak’ was specified bringing a biophilic feel into the open areas while the bathrooms were furnished with Altro Whiterock Satins in colour ‘Linen’, Altro Whiterock Digiclad (Custom) walls with an underwater theme, and Altro Pisces safety floor.
Altro Pisces was also specified for the individual toilet and Altro Wood Comfort provides comfort and sound reduction throughout the house in the bedrooms,sensory room, and hallways.
MSV Housing Association, Sara Darwin of Phi Architects, and the parent of one of the young adults worked hand in hand to create a specification for the build which considered all requirements.
This includes a connected, welcoming, shared living, dining, and kitchen space that could be separated as and when needed; individual homely bedrooms; a calm and soothing sensory room; and a safe and hygienic bathroom and kitchen area – all of which are anti-pick, reduce transference of noise, and provide ease of cleaning.
“We are delighted with how the house has come together,” said Darwin.
“The parents are happy it is a safe robust home for the young adults.”