Project showcase

Gallery: Shortlisted entries for The Pineapples Awards 2025

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.

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