LUMINA VILLAGE

Project Overview

Lumina Village reimagines the former UA92 university car park into a vibrant new residential destination. The masterplan is composed of four interlinked building blocks arranged around a generous amenity podium, delivering a mix of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments with best-in-class resident facilities and active ground-level frontages.

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Blending robust, contemporary architecture with people-first public realm, Lumina Village strengthens connections into Trafford and the wider Manchester city region prioritising walkability, sustainable transport and high-quality streetscapes.

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Architecture & Layout

• Block A (Podium): Two podium levels provide reception, resident amenity space, plant rooms, bin stores and internal car parking. Integrated townhouses at ground and first floor are stitched into the primary A-block structure to animate the street edge.

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• Corner Towers (from Block A): Four towers rise at each corner of the complex:

  • A1: 13 levels

  • A2: 7 levels

  • A3: 11 levels

  • A4: 20 levels

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• Homes: A balanced mix of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments, planned for daylight, thermal comfort and long-term energy performance.

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Our Role

Novo is appointed to deliver detailed Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) design and sustainability leadership from RIBA Stage 4 through Stage 7, ensuring design intent is fully realised on site and into operation.

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Scope of Services:

• Detailed M&E design (RIBA 4–7): Full building services detailing, coordination and technical assurance through construction, commissioning and handover.

• Building specialist systems: Integration and interface management (life safety, security, vertical transport, metering/monitoring, BMS).

• Interior systems coordination: Services strategy and coordination across reception, coworking, wellness and leisure spaces, plus podium amenities.

• Thermal modelling & compliance: Dynamic thermal modelling to support Part L calculations and the final EPCs for the residential blocks and amenity areas.

• Public health & energy strategy: Efficient plant sizing, riser strategy, spatial coordination and utilities planning to de-risk delivery.

• Commissioning & soft-landings (Stage 6–7): Performance verification, seasonal commissioning and occupant fine-tuning.

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Sustainability & Performance

Novo’s approach targets low-carbon, durable and maintainable systems that reduce operational energy and support resident comfort year-round. Early-stage modelling informs façade performance, services selections and plant strategy, aligning with local policy and future-proofing for tightening carbon targets. The result is a resilient building-services solution that underpins reliable EPC outcomes and cost-effective operation.