VERDO
“ The new homes at Verdo are designed to suit the needs of the post-Covid buyer , reflecting the increasing demand for community living and suitable work-from-home facilities ,” said Sarah Nolan-Watt , Head of Sales at EcoWorld London . There will be a residents ’ lounge , with social and work areas as well as a private dining area and meeting room .
The construction team is using the Byldis system , where components of the buildings are manufactured and assembled in factories before being installed on site , to build the Verdo apartments . This reduces wastage as well as the carbon impact of the build . Creating prefabricated and modular buildings such as these uses up to a third less energy than traditional building methods
The residents ’ lounge leads directly out to landscaped podium gardens , where there are children ’ s play areas , pergolas and open lawns . Properties also come with access to communal terraces and many have their own private ones . Green roofs will be installed on roofs where possible and the planting focuses on native species . There is also a gym and secure bike storage on the site to encourage healthy lifestyles .
Delivery of the overall regeneration scheme has been phased , with each element being led by different architecture practices .
Phase 1 , the build-to-rent element , was led by Broadway Malayan , while JTP Architects oversaw Phase 2 ( Verdo Kew Bridge ). The third and final phase is to be led by Allies and Morrison .
Cliff Crown , Chairman of Brentford Football Club , said : “ As well as creating a brand new stadium for our supporters and an attractive environment for visitors and local residents , this project will create jobs , desperately-needed homes and opportunities for local businesses .”
EcoWorld London ’ s aim is to create a positive and lasting legacy for the whole Kew Bridge community – and not simply future residents . It is providing more than 200 employment opportunities every year until the development ’ s expected completion in 2023 . The company has also launched a pre-employment training scheme , which is offering training on its construction sites worth £ 2,000 per person , to unemployed people locally that will enable them to work in construction at the London Living Wage .
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