£2.1m upgrade brings new life to historic Coventry homes
Major upgrades at Jardine Crescent improve energy efficiency while preserving architectural heritage
Forty historic homes in Coventry have been transformed following the completion of a £2.1 million refurbishment programme.
The project saw four maisonette blocks at Jardine Crescent undergo extensive improvements, including new roofs, windows, external doors and ventilation systems.
The upgrades have created warmer, more energy-efficient homes for residents while preserving an important part of Coventry's architectural heritage.
Dated exterior panels were also replaced with a modern curtain wall system, giving the buildings a fresh appearance while respecting their original design.
The improvements are expected to help homes retain heat more effectively, reducing energy use, lowering carbon emissions and helping residents cut heating costs.
The maisonettes, owned by housing association Citizen, were designed by renowned Coventry city architect Arthur Ling and are recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for their architectural significance as part of the city's post-war redevelopment.
Throughout the refurbishment, care was taken to preserve the buildings' distinctive features and maintain the integrity of Ling's original vision.
The project was delivered by Citizen and Equans, with £400,000 of funding from the Matrix Housing Partnership and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Bridget Guilfoyle, Director of Asset Management at Citizen, said: “This £2.1 million investment demonstrates our commitment to providing high -quality, energy -efficient homes for our customers while preserving an important part of Coventry's architectural heritage.
“These homes have been transformed in a way that respects their history while ensuring residents benefit from warmer, safer and more sustainable homes for many years to come.”
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: “We’ve got too many working families living in homes that cost a fortune to heat but remain cold.
“This investment means lower bills, warmer homes and less worry for hundreds of people living on Jardine Crescent.
“These iconic maisonettes are also an important part of Coventry’s story and deserve to be saved. By bringing them up to modern standards they will provide comfortable homes for many generations to come.”
The refurbishment comes as Tile Hill prepares to benefit from the Government's new Pride in Your Street programme, which will provide up to £2 million a year to improve the area.