Building and Facilities
Meet the core team

A Building Built for Everyone in Northstowe.

685 square metres. 73% open green space. One town. Yours.

The Numbers That Matter

What this building actually is — in numbers.

79%

Community & Interfaith Space

The vast majority of the building belongs to the whole community.

73%

Open Green Space

Nearly three-quarters of the site stays open, green, and public.

10%

Biodiversity Net Gain Target

Native planting and wildlife corridors built into the design.

7

Days a Week, Open to All

Daytime, evenings, and weekends — bookable by anyone.

The Space Split

How the building divides — and what that means.

Ground Floor

Ground Floor: Where Community Happens

Northstowe's Living Room

The ground floor is designed as Northstowe's living room. Walk in off Stirling Road and you find a large community hall that splits into three independent rooms — yoga classes in one, a youth coding session next door, a community meal at the far end. All at the same time. A cafeteria with views of the green. A reception that welcomes everyone.

What's on the Ground Floor

Large Hall

Splits into 3 independent rooms

Cafeteria

With views of the green

Reception

Welcoming everyone

Accessible WCs

Fully DDA compliant

Hub Office

For building management

Outdoor Secured Play Area

Safe outdoor space for children

First Floor

First Floor: Quiet, Focused, Yours

Upstairs is where the town breathes. Five modular rooms for counselling, classes, meetings and mentoring — each soundproofed from the next. Two dedicated prayer and reflection rooms, bookable by any faith or no faith at all. A lift. Two staircases. Designed so ten different groups can use the building simultaneously without ever disturbing each other.

First Floor Spaces

5 Multipurpose Rooms

2 Interfaith Prayer Rooms

Soundproofed Corridor

DDA Lift

Dual Stair Access

The Mandir Wing

The Mandir Wing

"The Mandir represents 21% of the building — a dedicated, consecrated space for Hindu worship, open also to Jain, Buddhist and Sikh communities who share common prayer practices. It is connected to the Hub by a linking passage, ensuring acoustic separation so a birthday party in the main hall never disturbs quiet prayer next door. The Mandir has its own entrance, its own facilities, and its own kitchen for Prasad preparation. It is a place of stillness inside a building full of life."

Own Entrance

Separate access for worshippers

Own Facilities

Self-contained and complete

Prasad Kitchen

Dedicated kitchen for sacred food preparation

Acoustic Separation

Linking passage ensures total quiet

Wellbeing

The Sensory Wellbeing Space

Designed for Every Kind of Need

We have designed a dedicated sensory room — calm, low-stimulus, and purpose-built for self-regulation, reflection, and therapeutic use. Available to children and adults with SEND, and to anyone who simply needs a quiet moment. Because a truly inclusive building serves every kind of need.

Self-Regulation

Purpose-built for calm and focus

SEND Accessible

For children and adults with SEND

Open to Everyone

For anyone who needs a quiet moment

Sustainability

Built for the Next Generation Too.

Solar Panels & Battery Storage

Solar panels on roof with battery storage

73% Open Green Space

73% of the site is open green space

10% Biodiversity Net Gain

Native planting and wildlife corridors

Permeable Paving

Permeable paving for natural drainage

Natural Stack Ventilation

No mechanical cooling required

Cycle Stands

Prominently placed at main entrance

Full DDA Ramped Access

Throughout the entire building

Fabric-First Thermal Envelope

High-performance insulation throughout

Location & Setting

By the Lake, By Design

"Hindu temples have historically been built near water — not by coincidence, but because water represents calm, renewal, and reflection. The site sits beside Bughunter Waters lake. For the whole community — of any faith or none — this means a building that opens toward nature, encourages outdoor wellbeing, and creates a genuine civic landmark that Northstowe can be proud of for generations."

Lakeside Setting

The building opens toward Bughunter Waters, connecting indoor community life with the natural landscape.

Public Paths on All Boundaries

Footpaths run along every boundary, keeping the site open and accessible to all who pass through.

No Fencing

No fencing so the site flows into the town — a seamless part of Northstowe's public realm.

Booking & Access

Who Can Book It?

Anyone. Any Group. Any Faith. No Faith.

The community spaces are available to book seven days a week — daytime, evenings and weekends. Any Northstowe resident, local group, charity, or organisation can book on equal terms. No restriction based on religion, background, or belief. One transparent booking system. One inclusive use policy.

Yoga Group

Homework Club

Parent & Toddler

Christian Fellowship

Muslim Study Circle

LGBTQ+ Support Group

SEND Therapy Session

Local Business Meeting

Community Pantry

Coding Workshop

Have your say before 27 April 2026.

The Council's public consultation is open now. Your response counts toward the final decision.