£2.1 million investment transforms historic Coventry homes

Dated exterior panels have also been replaced with a modern curtain wall system, giving the buildings a fresh new appearance while respecting their original design.

Together, the improvements will help homes retain heat more effectively, reducing energy use, lowering carbon emissions and helping residents keep heating bills down.

The maisonettes were designed by renowned Coventry city architect Arthur Ling and are recognised by the RIBA for their architectural significance as part of Coventry's post-war redevelopment. Throughout the project, careful attention was paid to preserving the buildings' defining features and maintaining the integrity of Ling's original vision.

The work was completed in partnership with sustainable regeneration expert Equans and supported by £400,000 of funding through the Matrix Housing Partnership and the West Midlands Combined Authority's Wave 3 retrofit programme.

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."

Chris Caffrey, Operations Director at Equans, said: "These valued homes will now be more comfortable to live in and more affordable to heat. This complex project has been made possible through careful, expert planning and by working in close collaboration with Citizen, residents and the local community.

"The finished result demonstrates how existing housing can be adapted to meet modern living standards while retaining the features that make it special."

The completion of 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 neighbourhood.

We hope the funding can complement the significant investment already being made in local homes, to create an even greater impact for residents.

Ruth Cooke, Chair of the Matrix Housing Partnership and Chief Executive of GreenSquareAccord, said: "Between 2023 and 2026, the Matrix Housing Partnership delivered energy efficiency upgrades to 906 households, helping residents benefit from lower fuel bills and more comfortable living spaces.

"This has been achieved through our pioneering consortium model, which has enabled us to pool resources and share best practice throughout the project.

"I am very grateful for Citizen's contribution to this project and congratulate the team on the successful delivery of the project at Jardine Crescent."