Hugg Homes, Southampton

The brief

Thurston was commissioned to design, manufacture and install one, two and three bed bespoke modular homes for Hugg Homes, Southampton.

The challenges

The biggest challenge was flood risk management, as the build involved regenerating a former waste depot.

The solution

The homes are complete with fitted kitchens, shower rooms and fitted wardrobes, with a marine painted finish externally. In order to support the immediate need for housing in the area, the homes will be in place for five years, although a BBA certificate provides additional assurance to the client that the homes have a minimum design life of 60 years.

The homes were completed offsite then delivered and craned into place, with deliveries staggered to maximise the efficiency of the crane. Once in position, services were plugged in and pipework was connected to existing outlets, and the homes were ready to be moved into almost straight away.