Leicester-based KPW Architects, one of the East Midlands most diverse architectural practices, has completed the first project under the four year Quantum Consortium framework agreement.

Peartree Mews at Bulwell Lane in Basford, Nottingham is a £1.5m affordable housing scheme that consists of 13 houses and seven flats for shared ownership and social rent along with communal car parking in a secure courtyard and private gardens. KPW has worked alongside Derwent Living and Lovell Partnerships on the project, which features traditional Bulwell stone detailing to conform to the natural street scene and has achieved an Eco-Homes rating of 'Very Good'. 

Tim Clark, director KPW said: "We have many years experience in affordable housing and our selection onto the Quantum Consortium is an achievement to our commitment to this sector. Our intention when working with Framework members is to develop positive working relationships based on quality of outputs, generation of opportunities and value for money. Peartree Mews at Bulwell Lane serves as an excellent example of this objective."

Hayley Sowter, land manager for Derwent Living added: "Derwent is very pleased with the development. We have worked alongside KPW to create a scheme which we hope will be a catalyst for regeneration in the prominent area of Basford."

The four year Quantum Consortium has an estimated total value of £10m and projects completed in the timeframe will have build values ranging from less than £500,000 to those in excess of £5m. As part of the agreement, KPW will undertake projects in partnership with Derwent Living, East Midlands Housing Association (EMH), Futures Group and LHA-ASRA Group.