Raines Court was initially conceived as being made up entirely of two-bed units to take advantage of the repeatability aspects of modular construction. However, other sizes were added in the planning stages, highlighting the versatility modular work can also offer. The T-shaped development is made up of 41 two-bed units, 11 three-bed units, one one-bed apartment and eight live/work units and ranges from three to six storeys in height. This is arranged into three blocks linked by a central circulation core. Choosing a module size of 11.6m x 3.8m (the largest size easily transported by road) AHMM created a standard plan for a two-bed unit spanning two modules, with the added goal of incorporating a front balcony and an internal courtyard for access within the module. This was mainly to create privacy through the architecture, with individual entrance spaces rather than through a traditional walkway. To achieve this, part of the bedroom module incorporates an individual outside court leading from the deck access walkway. They also aimed to maximise the space in each module by eliminating the corridor-style layouts of other apartments. All 127 individual modules used to build Raines Court are made up of a monocoque structure made from a galvanized steel frame fitted with stud walls, sealed floors and ceilings. This, and most of the internal partitions such as doors, windows as well as tiling, plumbing, electrics, kitchens and bathrooms were fitted in Yorkon's factory in York, making approximately 55 percent of the project constructed off-site.
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