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Later Living

Creating retirement communities involves more than just building structuresā€”itā€™s about designing safe, adaptable and welcoming spaces that support quality living for residents while meeting the priorities of developers, owners, and operators.Ā 

 

 

 

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Designing for Function and Flexibility

Our flexible, efficient designs enable cost-effective and sustainable solutions that support the wellbeing of residents.

 

  • Maximising Value and Efficiency for Later Living

    Our lean approach to design helps you make informed decisions from the start, whether youā€™re planning a new build or repurposing an existing asset. By minimising material use and using sustainable, low-carbon construction methods, we deliver cost-effective, resilient structures tailored for later living.

 

  • Designing for Accessibility Without Compromising Your Vision

    Later living communities need flexible, accessible layouts that meet both functional and aesthetic standards. Our structural solutions create spaces that enhance usability and sustainability while supporting open, versatile environments that respond to residentsā€™ needs over time.

 

  • Creating Flexible Amenity Spaces

    Our specialist skills, including post-tensioned (PT) design, enable us to create the longer spans required for flexible, open amenity levels. PT design also mitigates the need for bulky transfer structures, improving the efficiency of your buildingā€™s layout and ensuring a smoother, more cost-effective construction process.

 

Building for Long-Term Value and Success

Our integrated engineering approach ensures your project is value-driven and built to perform well both today and in the future.

 

  • Practical Engineering That Mitigates Risks

    We focus on buildability and risk reduction from the outset, identifying opportunities to streamline complex strategies and reduce project risks. Collaborating closely with contractors and design teams, we help ensure smooth delivery without unexpected delays or added costs.

 

  • Integrated Solutions for Long-Term Value

    With civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering all in-house, we offer seamless solutions that maximise value from the start. By collaborating closely with your design team, we streamline processes, provide early cost certainty, and ensure your project runs smoothly.

     

  • Applying Cross-Sector Expertise

    We understand how to create comfortable living spaces, efficient layouts, and communal areas that balance privacy with social connection. Our cross-sector expertise and insight allows us to build structures that support an active, engaging, and accessible environment for residents, all while ensuring efficiency for operators.

Speak to us about your next project

Contact Ben Ransom to discuss how we can enhance your retirement community project with lean, efficient designs that add lasting value.

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