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Gallery: Shortlisted entries for The Pineapples Awards 2025

Hind Street, Birkenhead for Ion Property Developments with BDP

The masterplan for a 26-hectare site in Wirral aligns with the emerging local plan and Birkenhead 2040 regeneration strategy, focusing on revitalising brownfield sites. It proposes 1,600 new homes (10 per cent affordable), with car and cycle parking, and complementary uses like shops, cafes, healthcare and offices. The plan includes high-quality public spaces, a new linear community park, a primary school, multistorey car park and a new village square, enhancing the area’s accessibility.

Waterloo Station Masterplan, London Borough of Lambeth for Lambeth Council and Network Rail with Grimshaw, Gbolade Design Studio, Exterior Architecture, WSP, Hatch, Iceni, Turner & Townsend and Savills

The masterplan vision for delivering improvements to Waterloo station and wider area spans 110ha. It proposes 40 plus safe walkways and cycle paths and 20 plus new accessible station entrances. With inclusive public spaces spanning 30,000m2 and 1,900m2 of green space, the design aims to create 10,000 jobs and 8,800m2 of space for local businesses.

Central Docks Liverpool Waters, Liverpool for Peel Waters, Homes England and Liverpool City Council with Planit, Virtual Planit, Arup, Hive Projects, Curtins, Hannan Associates, Civic Engineers and Place and Context

Stretching over 2 km along the River Mersey, Liverpool Waters is a 30-year plan to regenerate 60 hectares of former dockland. Central Docks, the largest brownfield site at 10.5 hectares, will be the biggest of five planned neighborhoods. It features 3 hectares of public spaces, including a 2-hectare Central Park with a 270 per cent biodiversity net gain. Plans include 2,350 diverse new homes, with site work commencing in 2025, funded by Homes England.

Hartree, Cambridge, for LandsecU+I and TOWN with Anglian Water and Cambridge City by Kjellander Sjoberg, LOLA, Useful Projects, Pell Frischmann, Carter Jonas, Bell Phillips, Haworth Tompkins, Turner Townsend alinea and ECF

Hartree, a 48-hectare brownfield site in North East Cambridge, will become a sustainable, inclusive community, centered around the five-minute neighbourhood concept. 40 per cent of the site will be public space, including the 5-hectare Playline, a green link across the site. With 15 new neighbourhood parks, the £3 billion project will deliver approximately 5,600 homes for 11,500 people, addressing Cambridge’s housing needs.

Campbell Park, Milton Keynes for Urban Splash, Glenbrook and Milton Keynes Development Partnership with Howells Architects

The Carpenters Estate Masterplan, London Borough of Newham for Populo Living with Proctor and Matthews, Metropolitan Workshop, Tibbalds, LDA Design, XCO2, make:good and Campbell Reith

The 1960s estate, with 710 homes, has endured decades of stalled redevelopment, but a resident-led masterplan now drives a £1.5 billion transformation across 11.3 hectares. The 12-year project will deliver 2,250 high-quality homes, including 50 per cent affordable and 313 refurbished to net-zero carbon standards, accommodating 7,000 people. Plans include 28,000 sq m of non-residential space for commercial, community and educational uses, plus 14,800 sq m of public open space.

The Earls Court Masterplan, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham for the Earls Court Development Company with Studio Egret West and Hawkins/Brown

Shaped by four years of community engagement, the 17.4-hectare masterplan envisions an inclusive, climate-resilient urban district in London. It will deliver 4,000 zero-carbon homes, 35 percent of which will be affordable. The project creates 12,000 jobs across research and development, clean tech, creative industries and startups, with 230,000 sq m of workspace, 28,000 sq m for retail, dining, and leisure and affordable workspaces. With 8 hectares of green spaces, including a 1.8-hectare park.

1 & 2 MacFarlane Place, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham for Stanhope and Peabody with Maccreanor Lavington, Gillespies and ARUP

MacFarlane Place, part of the Television Centre masterplan, provides 142 affordable homes across two buildings, including 35 London Living Rents home for key workers. Located between Wood Lane bus station and a London Underground viaduct, it features two public spaces. The all-electric project minimises energy bills with efficient ventilation, underfloor heating and air-source heat pumps. Additionally, 500 external shutters help regulate overheating, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort.

‘Urban mining’ at The Elephant and TBC.London, London Boroughs of Westminster and Southwark for Publica Properties and Ing Media with Civic Engineers, FORE Partnership and Webb Yates Engineers

FORE is working with Civic Engineers in transforming TBC.London, a 6,300 sq m 1980s office, into a 10,000 sq m ultra-low carbon, all-electric workspace overlooking the River Thames. THe Civic Engineer’s over 40 tonnes of 1930s steel beams salvaged from The Elephant are being reused at TBC.London, marking the first use of pre-war steel in a UK construction project in a deal that hopes to set a precedent for recycled materials.

Notting Dale Heat, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with Arup, Tonkin Liu Architects, and Sustainability Co.

The sustainability vision aims to establish the UK’s largest eco-neighbourhood, with planning permission granted in March 2024. Currently under construction, the project includes the deep retrofit of 493 homes and sustainable heating for 826 homes and Kensington Leisure Centre, using air and water-source heat pumps. A Goodbye Gas initiative supports residents in eliminating gas from their homes. Over 200 local residents contributed to the design process through surveys and co-design events.

London Legacy Development Corporation Climate Resilience Review, London Boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Waltham Forest for London Legacy Development Corporation with Greengage and Planit

The long-term planning, development, and maintenance of the 225-hectare Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is ongoing. The London Legacy Development Corporation has commissioned additional works following an external review by Greengage. These efforts aim to develop a comprehensive climate risk management and adaptation strategy, enhancing the park’s climate resilience and ensuring its sustainability for future generations.

Lee Valley Ice Centre, London Borough of Waltham Forest for Lee Valley Regional Park Authority with LDA Design, FaulknerBrowns, Expedition Engineering, Max Fordham and BSG Ecology

The £30 million low-energy ice centre features two Olympic-sized rinks and pioneering water recycling through constructed wetlands, creating wildlife-rich ponds and discharging clean water to the River Lea. This world-first innovation revitalises a stagnant oxbow lake into a free-flowing, oxygenated water body. Additionally, 150 native trees have been planted, including black poplars. The facility combines elite sports training with significant ecological benefits, enhancing community.

Ffos Caerffili, Caerphilly for Caerphilly County Borough Council with Stride Treglown, Lancer Scott, Arup, and Currie & Brown

Granting small businesses a presence in ‘micro-scale retail units’, the shipping container designs bring new business to Caerffili and expand the reach of existing establishments. With external spaces as a hub for residents, the design maximises high-street presence and prioritises pedestrian access.

Totterdown Street Market, London Borough of Wandsworth for Wandsworth Council with Project Centre Limited

The vision for Totterdown Street focuses on creating a sustainable, appealing public space where residents can gather, socialise, and celebrate events, enhancing community cohesion and fostering a lively, inclusive atmosphere. A 12-month trial scheme was introduced with parklet interventions and coordination of the daily market. The community will be consulted post-trial, with the hope that the street can be permanently transformed.

The Paper Garden, London Borough of Southwark for Global Generation with Jan Kattein Architects

In 2016, British Land partnered with Global Generation to create a garden in the old Daily Mail ink room, fostering dialogue between local communities and newcomers. Combining urban food growing, carpentry, cooking and storytelling, the project promotes ecological leadership. The Paper Garden, relocated in 2020 to an old paper store, was built by 3,000 volunteers and provides a unique educational ecology space. Constructed with 60 per cent reclaimed materials.

The Bell, Ticehurst for AreYou? with Here Comes Tomorrow and Chris Baxter

A local pub has been transformed into a vibrant community hub, attracting an estimated 70-80,000 visitors annually, with over 750,000 since its rescue. Central to its success is the Local and Loyal scheme, offering residents discounts to keep it accessible. The pub supports culture, art and grassroots initiatives, hosting discussions on the neighbourhood plan and infrastructure, empowering residents to shape the village’s future while showcasing art and sculpture.

The LightHouse & Gardens, London Borough of Newham for Hadley Property Group with Community Saunas CIC, El Cafecito Cafe, Elite Project Services, Brompton Hire, Enterprise and London Legacy Corporation

Hadley Property Group has transformed a neglected brownfield site in London’s most ethnically diverse borough into the LightHouse & Gardens, a vibrant community hub. This repurposed marketing suite offers classes, events and workshops promoting wellbeing and inclusivity. It is available for hire with all profits used to support free access for local charities and groups. The LightHouse fosters community connection through activities like gardening, sauna experiences and diverse events.

Station South, Manchester for Station South CIC with reShaped, Jonathan Davidson Architects, Cinns Ltd., Westlakes Engineering and Ed Brandon Mezziani

This project transforms 3,000 sq m of previously inaccessible greenspace into a community asset, maintained and developed with local residents. The FLoop (Fallowfield Loop greenway) offers a traffic-free space for leisure and commuting, serving as a welcoming starting point for less confident cyclists. It hosts year-round events and activities that promote physical activity, foster community connections and enhance the local environment, contributing to a healthier and more engaged community.

Curry Rise and Bray Road, London Borough of Barnet for Notting Hill Genesis with PRP Architects HGH Planning, HTA Landscape Architects, CommComm and Tpas

Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) manages a 143-home estate in Barnet, built in the 1950s on a former military barracks site. Guided by inclusivity, transparency, flexibility and timely information, NHG addressed questions about regeneration over refurbishment. A refurbished flat served as a hub for meetings, while an 11-member resident steering group provided input. A needs survey and effective engagement led, in May 2024, to an 87 per cent vote in favour of redevelopment.

Ashley Road Depot Legacy Project, London Borough of Haringey for Haringey Council with Liz Hingley, Levitt Bernstein, and Formation Design & Build

Haringey Council aims to deliver 3,000 new council homes by 2031, expanding housing stock by 20 per cent. Since 2018, over 2,073 homes have been completed or are underway, with 700 households moving in by late 2024. Community engagement, including two phases in 2021, shaped the proposals before planning approval in 2022. Ten new blocks, named after migratory birds visiting Tottenham Marshes, will start to complete by summer 2025.

Becontree Future House, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for Be First with Archio and Urban Symbiotics

Engagement for the Becontree Retrofit Guide, part of BeFirst’s Becontree Future House project, focused on climate resilience, housing suitability and home quality. From 52 survey respondents, 25 were shortlisted for phone interviews, leading to a final group of 16 participants reflecting the borough’s demographics and housing tenures. Becontree, the UK’s largest council estate, covers 10 sq km and houses 40 per cent of Barking and Dagenham’s population.

Tower Court, London Borough of Hackney for Hackney Council with Adam Khan Architects and muf architecture/art

Tower Court, located in a multicultural neighbourhood that is home to Europe’s largest Haredi community, is part of a redevelopment across 18 Hackney estates. The project includes 132 homes: 27 per cent social rent, 12 per cent shared ownership, and 61 per cent private. Repeated, tailored engagement allowed key stakeholders to shape the design, including former residents exercising their right to return.

Cables Wynd & Linksview House Retrofit, Edinburgh for City of Edinburgh Council with Atkins Réalis, Collective Architecture, Collective Energy, Urban Pioneers, Narros, and Blackwood Partnership

Linksview House, a Category A listed tower block in the Leith Conservation Area, houses 98 of the 300 local families. Its listed status poses technical and legislative challenges for retrofitting. Engagement, through drop-in sessions, focused on two themes: Tell Us About… and Help Shape the Future of… . A pre-planning and consent update will show how feedback shaped proposals. This retrofit aims to enhance thermal performance and living standards, serving as a model for upgrading.

The 'People of Houlton' Community Group Consortium, Houlton for Urban&Civic

Houlton, home to 1,300 families and 29 community groups, will accommodate 6,200 homes and high-quality infrastructure. Urban&Civic launched People of Houlton in July 2023 to unite community leaders and support their activities. Community group representatives or aspiring leaders can send two members on a rotating basis to consult on the community forum. A community app was developed with resident feedback, leading to significant improvements to better meet their needs.

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