Building and Facilities
Meet the 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.

"For every hour of worship, there are four hours of community life."
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.