Barchester Shirley

• Location: Solihull, Birmingham
• Client: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
• Value: £8Million
• Project Description: Designed to provide high-quality residential care to older people including those living with dementia this 2 storey development comprises 80 en-suite bedroom apartments with associated communal facilities & infrastructure. Working with project managers McLeod + Aitken and lead designer HI Architects, Goodson Associates were involved in the initial feasibility stages prior to novation to contractor Seddon Construction for the detailed design & construction phases.
• Construction Overview: This two storey load-bearing masonry structure required vibro-enhanced ground treatment due to the presence of deep soft clays, along with foundation precautions against heave and shrinkage. The masonry superstructure also incorporates steelwork framing in places to minimise structural support in larger open areas, beam and block flooring in the majority of ground and first floor areas, and timber framed roofing. The project was modelled in Revit in coordination with the architect and mechanical and electrical engineers Callaghan Green. Photo Montage images provided courtesy of Harris Irwin Architects.
• Project Dates: Currently on site.