Plashet Road, our development of 65 affordable, Passivhaus-certified council homes for @newhamlondon received a @ribalondon Award as well as the Sustainability Award at last night's ceremony!
In the words of Jury Chair, Matthew Lloyd @matthewlloydarchitects :
"The overall impression of this new housing block is of humanity, propriety and good design, with no hint of either opulence or bragging.
This is a lovely contemporary housing block which seems entirely comfortable in its characteristically ordinary London setting. Upon leaving the site, the jury felt a sense of optimism for the future of public housing based upon this project. It does so many things well, but also modestly and appropriately, to provide excellent and affordable homes in which local people can happily live."
Congratulations to the entire design team of this extraordinary project!
More on @ribajournal@buglergroup@heynetillettsteel@maxfordhamllp , Etude, XC0
Photos by @kimbo_fidelo
#housing #affordablehousing #sustainabledesign #awards #architecture #London #GoodHomesForAll
🥳 What an incredible night at the @riba London Awards 2026: 3️⃣ awards secured!
🏆Plashet Road by @LevittBernstein : Winner of the RIBA London Award 2026, Newham’s first Passivhaus social homes.
🏆AND the prestigious @ribalondon Sustainability Award 2026! Showing that you can eliminate fuel poverty while creating award-winning architecture.
🏆Noele Gordon House by @maearchitects another winner of the RIBA London Award 2026, it’s a benchmark for inclusive later-living, and a win for the dignity and beauty of homes built for the over-55s community.
These wins are a legacy of excellence, and the journey over these past 8-years to build homes our people can afford.
But we didn’t just want to provide four walls; we wanted to provide dignity, beauty, and a future for our planet.
It proves that social housing can lead the way in the climate transition.
I am beyond proud to celebrate these wins with the visionary teams behind them, proving social housing can lead the way in climate-conscious design🌿
✅ Jo McCafferty and the Levitt Bernstein team; and
✅ Alex Ely and the Mae Architects team
As I hurtle towards the future, I’ll carry these successes as a blueprint.
Tonight has proven that the public sector can be a pioneer of world-class design and sustainability.
Thank you to the architects, the builders, and most importantly, the residents. The homes we built are officially award-winning! 🥇✨
#RIBAAwards2026 #SocialHousing #Sustainability
#Passivhaus
We are thrilled that the @bristol_beacon was recognised with a Regional Award, as well as being named Building of the Year at the @riba South West & Wessex Awards!
In the words of Jury Chair, Sam Goss:
"This is a clever orchestration of acoustic, structural, and architectural design. Technically sophisticated and acoustically exceptional, the venue now attracts world-class performers while nurturing the next generation of artists. The project demonstrates how architecture can serve a vast community, creating spaces for music, creativity, and collective joy.
Of national significance as both a venue and a piece of architecture, Bristol Beacon stands as a remarkable civic achievement and a testament to the dedication of a committed client, an exceptional team of architects and engineers, and a city that chose to invest in its cultural future by the reinvention of its past."
This was a trully collaborative project that our team proudly delivered alongside @bristolcouncil and Bristol Music Trust, and the wider design team: @willmottdixon , @arcadisarchitecture , @aecom , @soundspacevision , @charcoalblue , @arupuk , @alanbaxterltd , @attitudeiseverythinghq , @kendrick_hobbs , @fieldartprojects
Congratulations to all of you!
Read more: on @ribajournal
#arts #architecture #performance #music #education #awards #Bristol
‘Design quality is not a luxury’
Good Homes for All 2.0 – showcasing how to deliver better housing - OUT NOW
We're turning the volume up! JOIN THE CAMPAIGN to make the government commit to more than just housing numbers.
V2.0 started with a conversation about how we can make our message clearer:
Architects are critical to delivering MORE housing, and when we do it WELL it will SAVE money elsewhere. /good-homes-for-all
A huge thanks to everyone who submitted schemes for consideration, we've not been able to include them all in this publication (but note additional schemes also featured at the back and we will endeavour to make use of them).
Thanks to:
Michael Keaveney for the foreword & support
Architects’ Journal team Will Hurst Emily Booth Frances Williams Rob Wilson Richard Waite and #AA4AH steering group Pitman Tozer Architects BPTW Grounded Levitt Bernstein HTA Design Bell Phillips Barr Gazetas Yemi Aladerun Félicie Krikler Simon Bayliss Luke Tozer Jay Morton Jo McCafferty Chloë Phelps
Proctor & Matthews Architects peter barber Studio\Woodroffe\Papa DK-Architects Metropolitan Workshop LLP Haworth Tompkins Satish Jassal Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios Kristofer Adelaide Architecture FBM Page\Park Architects Archio Ltd Karakusevic Carson Architects Henley Halebrown Pollard Thomas Edwards Ash Sakula Architects
#GoodHomesForAll Vol.2 is out now!
The second edition features 15 case studies of successful, high-quality housing where good design has enabled viability, appropriate density, and efficient use of land.
Created in partnership with the @architectsjournal and @weareaa4ah , this publication highlights how architects play a crucial role in delivering viable, affordable homes and creating spaces that remain resilient, liveable, and socially valuable over time.
🟠 Read Good Homes for All 2.0 at the link in bio!
#AA4AH #housing #affordablehousing #architecture #design #quality
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Our project for the regeneration of the Achilles Estate is shortlisted for the @housingdesignawards_uk !
Designed in partnership with @wrap_architects , the project was shaped through an extensive, collaborative planning process led by @lewishamcouncil , and informed by residents at every stage.
The new development will deliver 278 low-energy homes alongside 1,411 sqm of commercial and maker spaces. The design delivers stronger, safer and more visible connections to Fordham Park, enhancing residents' access to play, activity and nature.
#homes #regeneration #placemaking #design #housing #affordablehousing
✨ Melfield Gardens has been shortlisted for the Housing Design Awards!
Developed by @phoenixtogether , we are proud to see the first intergenerational project delivered by a housing association in the UK recognised for its innovative approach to community life.
Melfield Gardens is a Passivhaus-certified development that provides 30 independent homes for people aged 55+ and two shared flats for students from @goldsmithsuol , setting a benchmark for intergenerational living and offering affordable, sustainable housing for different generations.
More on Melfield Gardens at the link in bio.
@housingdesignawards_uk
#housing #awards #affordablehousing #specialisthousing #intergenerational
Our recently completed work for @habsmonmouth in Wales involved transforming six buildings across the estate, combining refurbishment with new build to create modern teaching spaces and support the school in its transition to a co-educational model.
The new masterplan was developed alongside a detailed decarbonisation strategy, providing a clear route towards achieving net zero carbon.
“As our work at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School demonstrates, refurbishment and adaptation must be the first consideration when seeking sustainable, transformational change. Innovative retrofit can extend a building’s lifetime, achieve high environmental performance and create inspiring spaces for learning,” said Director Victoria Turner.
Read more about the project on @arch_today
#schools #retrofit #netzero #sustainabledesign #educationestates
Plashet Road, our passivhaus-certified development of 65 new council homes for @newhamlondon , is shortlisted for the @riba London Awards!
The project delivers 100% affordable homes and a nursery around a shared courtyard that sits at the heart of the new community.
The building responds sensitively to its context by placing the new homes behind the trees that surround the site, setting it back from the street, creating a spacious green buffer with understorey planting to enhance biodiversity.
RIBA London regional director John Nahar said: ‘This year’s London shortlist showcases talent across multiple sectors, from private residences and affordable housing to major cultural institutions, education, healthcare, and more.
Together, these shortlisted projects demonstrate the innovation, commitment, and creative energy that shapes our city.’
Find out more about the project on our project story - link in bio!
#housing #affordablehousing #awards #GoodHomesForAll #architecture
We’re on the cover of the @architectsjournal !
Our intergenerational housing project for @phoenixtogether is featured on the latest #housing issue of the AJ.
The 100% affordable passivhaus development in Lewisham offers housing for older people alongside students from @goldsmithsuol .
The innovative approach aims to reduce loneliness for older people and students by facilitating social interaction in a single development.
“In this small enclave, a quiet housing transformation rooted in care, community and deep-rooted local connections is taking shape, supported by well-designed, energy and climate-conscious architecture.”
Nana Bimah-Ofosu, @yaaprojects .
You can read the full building study ‘Flexible living for young and old’ from page 28.
Photos by @timcrockerphotographer
@bristol_beacon shortlisted for the @riba Awards 2026!
@ribasouthwest & Wessex jury chair Sam Goss, founding director at @barefootarchitectsltd , said: ‘This year’s shortlist reflects the breadth, ambition and quality of work being delivered by practices across the South West.
‘The projects demonstrate a commitment to craft, with sensitive and often inventive responses to our landscape, towns and cities, alongside thoughtful explorations of materials and construction. Traditional building types are reimagined alongside innovative architectural approaches, resulting in work of real diversity and distinction.’
He added: ‘Each shortlisted project is clearly the product of close collaboration between committed clients, skilled contractors and dedicated design teams, united in the pursuit of buildings and landscapes that exemplify the highest standards of conservation, design excellence and environmental sustainability.’
Read more about our restoration of the Beacon on our project story - link in bio!
#architecture #arts #conservation #retrofit #Bristol
We are, as ever, supportive of last week's news (link below) that the government is set to make new funding and financial flexibilities for providers of new social and affordable #housing.
But... we need to significantly raise our level of commitment on quality, beyond just well insulated and damp-free homes.
That is why we are continuing our campaign with the Architects’ Journal on Good Homes For All 2.0 - and the critical role that #architects play in delivering more and better homes.
Call for case studies! This edition explores density and the critical role architects play in shaping our housing future. If you’ve delivered a housing project in the past decade which demonstrates the crucial point that better design enables higher density, we’d love you to submit it to be considered for publication. Apply via the Google Form below ⬇️
Deadline: Friday 20th February
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Housing Secretary Steve Reed said:
“Every new social home means one less family stuck on a housing waiting list. Building more social housing is crucial to fixing the housing crisis for good.
“But that’s only part of the story. We’re also driving up the quality of social housing so they’re well insulated and damp-free to keep families safe and cut their energy bills in the years ahead."
