Oak House is a scheme of 28 Supported Living apartments providing contemporary homes for vulnerable adults with a range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex care needs and mental health needs; each configured with assistive technology to promote independent living. The communal areas provide spaces to meet and promote social interaction through group activities. The building form and materiality is a considered response to the site and its immediate locale. Elements of cladding are concentrated and ‘wrapped-around’ the corner of Dean Close and College Road to bring attention to this as a landmark and make a visual link between the two street scenes, marking the corner. The three-storey element of the building sits along Dean Close, whilst the two-storey element is set back from College Road. There is a level drop along Dean Close from the pavement to the building, allowing the three-storey element not to be read as such from the street level and the adjacent housing. The massing of the three and two storey elements has been split via a lower ‘link’ section of the building which also denotes the main entrance to the building.