Monday 20 March
NEW HOMES WITH THE X FACTOR
Today is the start of New Homes Week, a week dedicated to showcasing the benefits of new build homes. The diversity of new homes is astounding from cutting edge apartments to traditional family homes built in local materials, there's plenty of choice whatever your requirements as the selection below illustrates: -
City Slicker
Lancefield Quay from Miller Homes lies on the banks of the River Clyde in the heart of Glasgow city centre and comprises 321 one, two and three bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses. The development offers a wide range of different apartment types all of which are finished to an extremely high standard combining functionality as well as style.
The contemporary building and riverfront block takes the form of an eight-storey frontage with feature accommodation over two floors. The Finnieston Street frontage rises from seven storeys at the north to a feature 13-storey corner block. Comprehensive cabling for both terrestrial and digital television and telephones have also been installed so further phone lines or even ISDN connections can be added by residents.
Blending into Nature
In Harlow, Essex, CALA Homes' CALA DOMUS has been designed from a completely different perspective, with green space taking priority and homes created to blend organically with the landscape. The development is a great example of true vernacular architecture which has used local materials to define its design. The result is a contemporary environment which blends seamlessly with the natural landscape and creates a truly 21st century community.
Twenty First Innovation
David Wilson Homes have picked up several awards for their eScape project, an open architectural competition to create a better townhouse, launched in conjunction with Design for Homes. The winning design features a dramatic 'light court', providing a light and airy covered living space/atrium area at the centre of each home and will be built initially at the company's Eden Village development in Sittingbourne, Kent.
Making the Old New
The Manor House by Morris Homes lies on the outskirts of Northenden, approximately 5 miles from Manchester city centre and close to the desirable suburbs of Didsbury and Sale in South Manchester.
This is a unique conversion of a historic grade II* listed building into nine spacious contemporary style apartments with the communal areas boasting many original features including a mosaic and parquet flooring, oak panelling, a solid carved oak staircase and large windows many specially made stained glass.
For further details of the homes offered by the developers named please contact:
Miller Homes on 0870 336 4000
CALA Homes on 01784 225 300
David Wilson Homes contact 0800 234 455
Morris Homes on 0845 601 5667
DESIGN DAY
Design day is our chance to showcase the best in new homes design, focussing on everything from architecture and interiors to how we use our living space.
Nationally, we will be sending out a number of articles and press releases which demonstrate that new-build homes are leading the way in design terms.
How can my company get publicity?
- If your scheme is of particular interest design-wise this will be a great day to get some publicity for it.
- Alternatively, you could approach residents across your sites before the start of NHW to ask which is their favourite room and why – then you can issue a press release about it.
- Revisit your own designs from 5, 10, 20 years ago to show how design has evolved and the value for money which new homes represent. You could also bring in a good human interest angle for journalists by featuring a sales advisor in the article who has worked for you a long time.
- Link up with your local school for a painting competition or workshop on how they see design for the future.
- Are you working with any well known designers on a scheme? Why not get them or an interior designer / supplier to work with you on a feature on interior design trends for 2006 for the local papers.
- Do you sell any homes fully furnished? Why not focus on how this can make buyers and investors purchases simpler and stylish properties.
- Why not invite a local school or college’s graphic design class to come and visit a site and see exactly how an architects drawings are converted into actual structures
- Product innovation – publicise the latest in-home technology you are installing.
