Satellite MPR wins TODD Architects the headlines for the Beechmere extra care facility

We were delighted to see TODD Architects' design for a 132-apartment extra care facility in Crewe achieve planning approval by Cheshire East Council earlier this month and our press campaign guaranteed some great coverage for the AJ100 architectural practice.

The new Beechmere Extra Care facility, designed by TODD Architects for Avantage, will replace a care facility that was devastated by a fire in 2019, displacing nearly 150 residents, and is to be built within the same footprint of the original building but will offer a more contemporary approach to assisted living.

The scheme aims to provide residents with a community focused environment and will comprise two-bedroom apartments along with a restaurant, village hall, lounge, winter garden, fitness suite, activity room, IT room/library, hairdressing salon, and various support services. The apartments are mixed tenure but will be predominantly affordable housing for rent with a proportion for shared ownership and the remainder for sale.

Andrew Murray, Director at TODD Architects, comments: “We are delighted to finally get the go-ahead to rebuild Beechmere and reintroduce what is an important facility for the county’s community. We have worked closely with Avantage, Cheshire East Council and partner organisations to create a scheme that will be a benchmark in the provision of quality housing for older people, in an environment which offers a lifestyle choice, security and support.”