Take a peek into the lives of Hopton’s Almshouse residents…
Hopton’s Almshouses were established in Southwark, London in 1752 and have been continually occupied since. They provide the opportunity for residents of the borough to remain in the heart of the city, actively engaged in the community in which they have lived for most of their lives.
The film on the website of Witherford Watson Mann Architects was commissioned as part of the on-going research into the views of older people on the value of remaining in their existing communities in the heart of busy urban locations. The findings underpin the design being developed by the Architects for a contemporary almshouse for the 21st century to be run by United St. Saviour’s Charity.
Nigel, Shamus and Barry talk about almshouse living and the importance of being able to live in their local community.
Click on the video at the end of the architects webpage below to viewā€¦.
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posted courtesy of WWM Architects 8 August 2023