b'Project FactsOverview: The project involved the full design and build of a 7,637m Sector: HealthcareIndependent Living Community, The Hawthorns, in Northampton. Our Role: Main ContractorThe building is comprised of 61 Independent Living apartments of varying sizes, with cafes, restaurants and lounges, a cinema, Location: Northampton recreation bar, indoor bowls green, hair salon and therapy spa.Client: Avery Healthcare Scope of Works: The site is situated on a slope, and as such the building incorporates a semi-Project Value: 14.5 mbasement with waterproof concrete retaining walls cut into the ground.A 400 Duration: 102 weekstonne steel frame structure was then constructed, punching off large reinforced pads to both lower and upper ground levels.The four storey structure is clad in a mixture of brick, glass, render, copper cladding with a flat roof. Internally the structure utilises a structural framing system, metalled floors with structural concrete topping, together with precast concrete stairs. Internally the apartments are finished to a high standard with individual kitchenettes and bathrooms.Extensive communal and day space areas are provided with walnut feature furniture and associated high end fittings.The scheme is visually impressive and we are very pleased to have had the opportunity to be involved.'