VIVID begins building new homes at The Brickworks Museum site

VIVID, a leading provider of affordable homes in the south of England, have started construction work in Bursledon to build 12 new homes.

The development will comprise of 7 social rent homes and 5 shared ownership homes, on the cusp of The Brickworks Museum.

Working in partnership with Imperial Homes, the 2-3 bed houses will start taking shape in 2025 using Flemish bond brickwork, which reflects the cottage-style aesthetic of former workers’ cottages in the area.

The land was purchased from the museum, allowing for the renovation and preservation of two, Grade II* listed, Victorian brick drying sheds. Once restored, these will be in a condition to find new uses for them. Originally built in 1897, the Bursledon brickworks played a vital role in brick production, producing more than 20 million bricks every year.

This new development creates a full circle moment, supporting a place where the bricks used to build our homes were once made.

Tristan Samuels, Group Development and New Business Director at VIVID, said: “This scheme has been in the making for 7 years. We’re excited to now be in a position where we can see it come to fruition and play a part in preserving history at the same time.”

Ben Olds, Land Director at Imperial Homes, said: “We are delighted to partner with VIVID again. The delivery of this scheme highlights two local economic benefits, with the delivery of much needed affordable homes, along with the restoration of two Grade II* listed brick drying sheds.”

Andy Elford, Chair of Bursledon Brickworks Museum trust, said: “This project took time to come to fruition owing to the pandemic. We are delighted that it is now nearing completion and our two drying sheds have been granted a new lease of life. We will be looking for new uses for the sheds moving forwards.”