Digital Innovation Prize shortlist announced

Tuesday 03 November 2026

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Digital Innovation Prize shortlist announced

Five projects have been shortlisted for the NLA Awards 2026 Digital Innovation Prize, sponsored by OpenAsset, celebrating how technology can deliver better outcomes for London and Londoners. Bookings for the Awards close tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November.

As artificial intelligence, data and digital tools open up new possibilities across our built environment, this prize celebrates their practical impact: helping teams work more efficiently, engage communities, improve quality and advance sustainability.

Aligned with NLA’s Digital London Insight Study, launching in 2027, the prize puts practical applications of digital innovation in the spotlight, recognising the expertise and approaches that can inform better outcomes across London’s built environment.

From investment in everyday public infrastructure to the creation of new urban districts, the shortlist reflects the breadth of expertise shaping London’s future. It recognises the collaboration behind each project and the meaningful contribution of technology to its success.

The shortlisted projects are:

One Triton Square

Built

1 Triton Square transforms a 1990s office into a sustainable technology and innovation hub, combining high-performance infrastructure, flexible workplaces and social spaces.

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EcoPark South: North London Heat and Power Project

Built

This project redevelops Edmonton EcoPark to generate low-carbon electricity from waste, expand north London's recycling, and increase public knowledge in waste management.

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Aylesbury Estate Regeneration - Phase 2B

Planning Granted

Phase 2B of Aylesbury Estate Regeneration for Notting Hill Genesis. Led by Maccreanor Lavington in collaboration with Haworth Tompkins, Sergison Bates, East, and Architecture Doing Place.

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Westminster Toilet Project

Built

The first 4 completed sites in Westminster City Council's programme to refurbish 8 public conveniences represent a rare sustained investment in the quality of everyday public infrastructure.

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Old Oak Masterplan Framework

Proposed

Old Oak is a unique opportunity for exemplary city-making at the strategic intersection of the Elizabeth Line and HS2, creating a major new urban district of local and national significance.

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Meet the expert assessors

We are also pleased to announce the prize’s expert assessors, bringing together expertise in digital innovation, community engagement and urban insight:

Camilla Siggaard Andersen

Founder
Occasio Insights Ltd

Maheer Khan

Urban Room Coordinator
Croydon Council

Rachelle Ray

Head of AEC Innovation
OpenAsset

Bookings close tomorrow: Join us at Guildhall

The winner will be revealed at the NLA Awards Lunch and Ceremony at Guildhall on Thursday 19 November, as leaders from across our one built environment come together to celebrate London’s outstanding projects and the teams behind them.

Joining us will be Lord Norman Foster, who will receive his NLA Londoner of the Year 2026 award and deliver the ceremony’s closing keynote.

Bring your colleagues, clients and collaborators together to celebrate the ideas, expertise and partnerships taking London forward.

Final tables available. Book by 5pm on Wednesday 4 November to join us at Guildhall.

NLA member rate: £2,750 + VAT per table of 10
Standard rate: £3,550 + VAT per table of 10

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