The Bus Shelter
The brief: Build 5 self-contained homes
Newspace was approached to help deliver a transformative housing solution for The Bus Shelter Project on the outskirts of Weymouth, in partnership with Dorset Council. The aim was to expand on an existing scheme that provided temporary accommodation to former rough sleepers but this time with a longer-term vision.
The goal was clear: to create high-quality, self-contained homes that could act as a stepping stone towards full independence. With rising homelessness across the UK, the project needed to be scalable, sustainable, and built to modern living standards.
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The brief: Build 5 self-contained homes
Newspace was approached to help deliver a transformative housing solution for The Bus Shelter Project on the outskirts of Weymouth, in partnership with Dorset Council. The aim was to expand on an existing scheme that provided temporary accommodation to former rough sleepers but this time with a longer-term vision.
The goal was clear: to create high-quality, self-contained homes that could act as a stepping stone towards full independence. With rising homelessness across the UK, the project needed to be scalable, sustainable, and built to modern living standards.
Let’s talk about how we can create a smart & safe site for you.
The solution: Building Better Futures
Newspace designed and manufactured five new multicoloured, self-contained flats using modern methods of construction at our offsite facility. Each unit measures 30 square metres – larger than the 12 smaller ‘pods’ introduced in 2021.
To ensure energy efficiency and long-term comfort, every flat is fitted with solar panels, LED lighting, enhanced insulation, and A-rated windows, exceeding the local authority’s standards for sustainable housing. The compact homes were transported and installed on-site with minimal disruption, forming part of the council’s wider ‘moving-on’ programme, which supports residents who have already engaged with shelter services.
Each flat includes a kitchen, bathroom, and living space which mean these units are designed not just to meet a need, but to empower residents, giving them the tools and environment to cook, pay bills, and maintain their own space – a vital step in the journey to independence.
The solution: Building Better Futures
Newspace designed and manufactured five new multicoloured, self-contained flats using modern methods of construction at our offsite facility. Each unit measures 30 square metres – larger than the 12 smaller ‘pods’ introduced in 2021.
To ensure energy efficiency and long-term comfort, every flat is fitted with solar panels, LED lighting, enhanced insulation, and A-rated windows, exceeding the local authority’s standards for sustainable housing. The compact homes were transported and installed on-site with minimal disruption, forming part of the council’s wider ‘moving-on’ programme, which supports residents who have already engaged with shelter services.
Each flat includes a kitchen, bathroom, and living space which mean these units are designed not just to meet a need, but to empower residents, giving them the tools and environment to cook, pay bills, and maintain their own space – a vital step in the journey to independence.
The outcome: Empowering Independence, Changing Lives
Funded by the government’s Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP), and supported on the ground by The Bus Shelter Project team, the flats represent a major step forward in tackling homelessness in Dorset. More than just shelter, they offer dignity, stability, and a path forward for individuals rebuilding their lives.
The project has been praised as a model that every town and city in the UK could follow. It showcases the power of collaboration between local authorities, charities, and modern construction specialists. At Newspace, we’re proud to have played a part in delivering homes that not only change lives but help protect the environment and drive meaningful, positive change.
Discover how these innovative homes are transforming lives -watch the video to see the project in action and hear from those making a real difference.
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