Don’t Move, Improve! 2025 Winners Announcement

Exhibition

Wednesday 19 February 2025
18:15 - 20:15

Join us at The London Centre as we announce the winners of the Don't Move, Improve! 2025 competition.

Prepare to be inspired as we announce the winners and unveil an exhibition of the shortlisted projects for this year’s Don’t Move, Improve! competition, celebrating architects and homeowners who have transformed ordinary spaces into extraordinary homes.

Chosen from over 150 entries, this year’s shortlist is a testament to the power of thoughtful design. Each project highlights the increasing importance of using sustainable materials, maximising natural light, and forging strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces—all while enhancing the well-being of homeowners.

From low-cost low-carbon compact living to luxurious urban oases, witness the power of creativity to reshape our domestic spaces. Whether you're a home renovation expert or simply a design aficionado, this event will spark your imagination. Don't miss out and secure your place to discover the pioneers shaping the future of home improvements across London!

This event is free to attend and open to all.

Programme

18:15
Arrivals & Registration

18:45
Welcome from Hosts

Federico Ortiz, Head of Programme, NLA
Lucy Millichamp, Project Manager, NLA
Nicola Friel, Showroom Manager, VitrA London

18:50
Awards Presentations

Cost Effective Prize
Presented by Peter Molloy, Architectural Photographer & Designer

Compact Design Prize
Presented by Mary Duggan, Founding Director, Mary Duggan Architects

Environmental Prize
Presented by Ed Jarvis, Urban Design Manager, London Borough of Camden

Best Interior Design
Presented by Prudence Ivey, Editor for Homes & Property, The Standard

Materiality & Craftsmanship Prize
Presented by Nicola Friel, Showroom Manager, VitrA London

Transformation Prize
Presented by Max Fraser, Editorial Director, Dezeen

Best Outdoor Space
Presented by Emily Gabb, Head of Strategic Partnerships, NLA

Best Kitchen Design
Presented by Sophie Goff, Head of Communications, NLA

People’s Choice Award
Presented by Eliza Grosvenor, Head of Programme, LFA

Home of the Year 2025
Presented by Benjamin O'Connor, Director, NLA

19:15
Networking

20:15
End

Speaker biographies

Benjamin O’Connor

Director, New London Architecture

Ed Jarvis

Urban Design Manager, London Borough of Camden

Mary Duggan

Founding Director, Mary Duggan Architects

Peter Molloy

Architectural Photographer & Designer, Peter Molloy Photography

Emily Gabb

Head of Strategic Partnerships, NLA

Sophie Goff

Head of Communications, NLA

Federico Ortiz

Head of Programme, NLA

Eliza Grosvenor

Head of Programme, London Festival of Architecture, NLA

Lucy Millichamp

Project Manager, NLA

Max Fraser

Editorial Director, Dezeen

Venue

The London Centre
3 Aldermanbury
London
EC2V 7HH

Accessibility

There are 4 steps to the main entrance, with a level access entrance via the Guildhall West Wing approximately 200 feet away. There are toilets and accessible toilets via stairs or a lift to the lower ground floor. If you would like more information, or have any access requirements, please let us know what these are and how we can best accommodate these by emailing events@nla.london.