It's a Legolution!
Children of Rugby’s new neighbourhood, Houlton, have completed a giant mosaic of the development, following an ongoing community project this year.
Organised by master developers, Urban&Civic, with Bright Bricks LEGO®, children and their parents placed the final piece of the artwork to reveal a colourful street scene depicting the first homes built at Houlton.
Created over a series of free, family events held at the development’s vibrant community space, the Barn, each child worked on an individual part of the mosaic, and then pieced them all together at an event during October half term.
The masterpiece stands at an impressive 2.1 metres by 1 metre and will be proudly displayed at Houlton’s Barn in the New Year for visitors to see.
Ella Rose, young resident of Houlton, said: “It was a really fun experience and a great chance to meet new friends. I’m very happy to have been a part of this lovely event in our new community.”
Galina Bardarska, Visitor Centre Manager at Houlton, said: “After several fun-filled sessions with the children and their parents over the school holidays this year, we are incredibly proud and delighted to finally reveal the mosaic masterpiece. The project provided the perfect opportunity to bring together new residents to get to know one another, and the finished piece will look wonderful displayed in the heart of the community.
“With a wide range of free events and fantastic facilities on offer, we are dedicated to creating a strong community spirit at Houlton, and are very much looking forward to welcoming more families as the neighbourhood continues to grow,” she added.
Ella Rose, young resident of Houlton, said: “It was a really fun experience and a great chance to meet new friends. I’m very happy to have been a part of this lovely event in our new community.”
As well as regular community events and activities, the new neighbourhood is also home to a wide range of amenities on site, including award-winning eatery The Tuning Fork, the recently-opened play park, the new primary school, St Gabriel’s CofE Academy, and extensive walkways and green spaces.
Once complete, Houlton will also house two further primary schools, a secondary school and an eight-GP health centre, in addition to 6,200 new homes.
