The first tenants have moved into Willohaus, a block of 100 affordable and energy-efficient apartments on Peru Street, completing the initial phase of the Adelphi Village project in Salford Crescent. Part of the £2.5bn Crescent Salford masterplan, these Passivhaus homes are designed to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints.
Willohaus: Affordable and Sustainable Living
Willohaus comprises 30 social rent and 70 affordable rent apartments (20% below market rate). Two flats are listed at £840 and £1,120 monthly on RightMove. The development, designed by Buttress Architects, includes one- and two-bed units.
Salford mayor Paul Dennett said: “As Salford marks 100 years of city status, the completion of Willohaus is a great example of the kind of future we are building in Salford. These high-quality, energy-efficient homes will not only help residents reduce their living costs but also support healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.”
Part of a Larger Vision
Willohaus is the first residential building in the Adelphi Village neighbourhood, which will ultimately include 3,000 homes. Simon Hourihan, project director at ECF (the partnership behind the masterplan), called it the ‘first of many’ buildings to create a diverse community.
Construction is underway on 42 townhouses and 185 apartments at the former Farmer Norton car park, with plans for 263 more homes submitted for approval.
Energy Efficiency Benefits
Passivhaus construction gives 34 apartments an EPC A rating and 66 an EPC B. According to Muse, heating and hot water demand is up to 68% lower than typical new builds, reducing running costs for tenants.
