Lark Hill Village
As demand for high-quality extra care accommodation continues to grow, providers are increasingly looking for ways to expand existing retirement communities without disrupting the residents and services already in place.
Many established extra care villages have underutilised or vacant land that offers an opportunity to build additional homes. This can help operators increase their capacity while making more efficient use of their existing properties.
This concept proposal, developed for Lark Hill Village in Clifton, explored how modern construction methods could support the future growth of retirement communities by delivering flexible, high-quality accommodation. The goal was to create a scalable solution that could be replicated across multiple sites, providing care providers with a practical and commercially viable model for future expansion.
Sector
Residential
Services
Architecture
Status
In concept pre-planning
Client
N/A
Location
Clifton, Nottingham
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Requirement
Lungfish Architects was commissioned to develop a concept design that explored how modular construction could create development opportunities within operational retirement villages. The brief required a highly adaptable building solution that could be delivered quickly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to existing residents.
A key objective was to create a repeatable design model rather than a one-off building, allowing the concept to be customised for various site conditions, development scales, and apartment mixes. The accommodation needed to support independent living, offer high-quality residential environments, and meet the evolving expectations of later living communities.
Additionally, the project aimed to demonstrate the advantages of offsite construction for the extra care sector, including reduced onsite construction activity, shorter build schedules, improved quality control, and greater certainty in project timelines.
Outcome
The concept illustrates how modular construction can offer a practical and scalable solution for expanding existing extra care and retirement communities, ensuring both resident wellbeing and operational continuity.
By integrating architectural quality with efficient offsite delivery methods, the proposal demonstrates how underutilised land can be transformed into desirable new homes that meet the growing demand for later living accommodation. The flexible design approach allows this concept to be replicated and adapted across multiple sites, providing a solid framework for future estate expansion.
Although the project is still in the concept stage, it showcases Lungfish Architects' expertise in later living design, modular construction, and strategic estate planning. The proposal emphasises how innovation, sustainability, and modern construction methods can work together to create housing solutions that are ready for the future, delivering long-term value for both care providers and residents.
