Projects Residential

Hawke Road, Ipswich

Twenty-six one, two, three and four bedroom homes built for social rent and designed by Barefoot & Gilles Architects for Handford Homes Ipswich.

The site has been subject to various uses over the last few centuries, presenting remediation challenges to be dealt with.

On multiple levels, the site has a series of retaining walls throughout with the houses and flats being constructed on piled foundations. Its location within an existing housing estate has provided logistical challenges.

The high specification properties will be equipped with solar panels and air source heat pumps, with electric charging points on site. A play area will be included within the development, due for completion early 2026.

Sector: Residential
Location: Hawke Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
Client: Handford Homes
Architect: Barefoot & Gilles
Designer and Structural Engineer J P Chick & Partners Ltd
Quantity Surveyor: Hyams QS Ltd
COMMENCED: June 2024
Completion: Anticipated January 2026
Procurement Method: Single Stage Tender, Design & Build
Contract Value: £8,400,000

Challenges and Constraints

Site accessed through existing residential estate presenting logistical challenges.
Contaminated land needed extensive site remediation.
The site levels proved to be challenging: All lots are at different levels. Level changes have been addressed by using driven sheet piles.
Mains sewer diversion.
Working closely with adjacent businesses.
Holbrook Road is a busy bus route

Construction Processes and Methods

Sheet piling for retaining walls
CFA piles for plot (foundations)
Reinforced concrete ground beams (foundations)
Milbank Warm Floor Pro (block and beam system)
Traditional brick and blockwork
Trussed roofs
MVHR ventilation system
Air source heat pumps.

Environmental

As responsible contractors who are ISO14001 accredited, we completed environmental risk assessments, minimised waste and any waste was disposed of using licensed companies. Waste was sorted at the collection depot. Typically, 90% of waste is recycled.

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What Our Clients Say

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Oliver Squirrell, Old Jet Airspace Programme
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Kayleigh Williams: Wix
“As a team, Gipping met every expectation throughout the project. Steve James provided the exact role and attitude required for a project of this nature. The way he managed the works on site, given the difficult “live” environment was a credit to the firm. The overall management and support for Steve from Steve Offord and Joe was also a large factor in the smooth running of the scheme. All involved should be commended and are a credit to Gipping. Thank you for your part in a very successful scheme.”

Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place
“Carl, and the team, were fantastic during this phase of the project. Carl kept us updated with how the work was going and always had time to check with us if he thought things would impact on the running of the school. The site was always clean and tidy. The project was delivered slightly ahead of schedule, which made the transition into the build much easier for us! Thank you!”

Hannah Brookman, Tollgate Primary School Phase I
“It was a pleasure working with Gipping and we are very happy with our new home. Shaun Whiting was an exceptional Site Manager and remained professional, approachable and friendly throughout the entire build. The site was always tidy, well-managed and busy. We felt as if the entire Gipping team took our project seriously and truly cared about getting the build right. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering building a home.”

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