Embassy Village

This £5m charity project is helping to break the cycle of homelessness in Greater Manchester. It aims to reintegrate people back into society by helping them find employment and housing whilst providing real life skills training and support. Embassy Village is a community of 40 high quality homes, including a village hall and green space for sports, socialising, and mini allotments, located under city centre railway arches.  

The 4.5-acre brownfield site sat beneath 22 railway arches off Egerton Street Bridge towards Salford. Our acoustics team was brought on to assist with the design and construction to adequately attenuate noise ingress from the railway above so that suitable internal conditions could be provided for occupants. The team assisted from planning stage through to practical completion, when acoustic testing was carried out to demonstrate compliance with Manchester City Council noise policy. 

Rob Turner, Partner, says: “Working on this project has been a really rewarding process, seeing the direct effect on local communities and great use of otherwise discarded space. The project demonstrates what can be achieved when the property and construction industry pulls together to help deliver a facility which will really benefit the local community for years to come.”