Gasworks Transitional Housing Programme, Cardiff Council
Project at a glance
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LocationWales
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StatusComplete
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ClientCardiff Council
A rapid response to a growing need
Responding to Cardiff’s housing challenge
Gasworks transformed a former industrial site in Cardiff into a vibrant community of modular homes. This project began as an urgent response to the city’s housing crisis and is now a benchmark for speed, quality and sustainability.
Cardiff had over 8,000 people on its housing waiting list and 1,400 families without a permanent home. Temporary accommodation costs were rising and short-term fixes were not enough. The city needed a long-term solution fast.
Gasworks
How we made it happen
Working with Cardiff Council through our Cardiff Living partnership, we delivered 155 modular homes built to EPC A standards, fossil fuel-free and designed for reuse. Welsh Government funding and collaboration with three modular providers enabled us to create homes that feel permanent in record time. This trusted partnership allowed us to respond quickly and deliver a flexible, future-ready solution.
What we achieved
- 155 modular homes, from one to four bedrooms
- Fabric-first design for energy efficiency
- Passivhaus principles and Net Zero Carbon standards
- A community hub offering essential services
- Each home is relocatable, giving Cardiff a long-term asset that can be reused. By embracing Modern Methods of Construction, we cut build time by more than half compared to traditional approaches.
Social impact
We worked with local partners to deliver over 600 hours of volunteering, skills workshops, apprenticeships and wellbeing activities. Thousands of students were engaged to inspire future careers.
Looking ahead
Gasworks sets a new standard for transitional housing. It shows what is possible when innovation meets collaboration and it is shaping our modular strategy for projects across the UK.rn
