The annual New London Awards, supported by the Mayor of London, celebrate all scale of projects, from community-led to large-scale mixed-use developments, both built and unbuilt, that contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, civilised, and egalitarian London. This year's awards put the New London Agenda to the test, scoring projects against the 'Six Pillars of Placemaking'.

Today, around 650 of the capital’s leading decision makers and professionals across development, design, planning and construction came together for NLA’s Annual Lunch to hear the winners announcement. Awards were presented across 13 different categories and  3 special prizes, alongside the New Londoner of the Year, People’s Choice award and the Mayor’s Prize.

Benjamin O’Connor, Director at NLA and Chair of the International Jury said: “The New London Awards have always celebrated innovation and excellence in city-making. For the first time this year we put the New London Agenda to the test by applying the ‘Six Pillars of Placemaking’ as scoring criteria. From community-led public realm projects to large-scale mixed-use developments, the winning projects this year present a forward-thinking London that champions equity, sustainability and prosperity.”

Tower Court by Adam Khan Architects, muf architecture/art, Child Graddon Lewis Architects and Daisy Froud for London Borough of Hackney is the Overall Winner of the New London Awards 2024. 

Tower Court also won the ‘Housing’ category and was shortlisted in the ‘Wellbeing’ category.

 

The Hackney Council owned scheme provides 132 high-quality, modern mixed tenure homes for social rent, shared ownership and sale. In this busy, culturally diverse neighbourhood, which hosts Europe’s largest Haredi community, the architects conducted a thorough site analysis and community engagement process. The result is a socially balanced design that brings together previously isolated communities.

 
 Sadie Morgan, Founding Director of dRMM and member of the 2024 International Jury said: “Tower Court is a noble example of how we can continue to address the housing crisis whilst prioritising quality and dignity in design. Its ability to balance built and green space harmoniously, creating a place of real wellbeing and belonging, should still be the bar we set housing design to. Moreover, it is stands as a built advocate for designing in close collaboration with community, understanding people’s needs and translating them into places that truly resonate.” 

 

Carl Bäckstrand, Partner and Deputy CEO of White Arkitekter and member of the 2024 International Jury said: “A truly sustainable living environment where a beautiful and careful design of the apartments is supported by the generosity and inclusiveness in the public realm.” 

Young V&A by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture for Victoria & Albert Museum has won this year's Mayor's Prize for inclusion of young people and children.

The former Museum of Childhood has been transformed to create Young V&A, the UK’s first national museum built with and for young people. The 5,200sqm redeveloped Grade II* listed museum is a world-class centre of creativity and an essential public building for the community.

The Young V&A also won in the 'Retrofit' category. 

Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Regeneration, said: “London is a youthful city and whether it is at the street, neighbourhood, or city level, we must embed the needs of children and young people in how we plan and design London’s urban environment and provide them with the opportunities to thrive. This year’s Mayor’s Prize shortlist demonstrates the very best in practice in inclusion, creative thinking and design quality, and local community engagement. The Young V&A, a project that sparks the imagination and curiosity of young people and provides fun and inspiration for all in the heart of London is a worthy winner of the Mayor’s Prize for Inclusion of Children and Young People.”

Tower Court by Adam Khan Architects, muf architecture/art, CGL Architects and Daisy Froud for London Borough of Hackney

Winner:
Westminster Chapel by ScottWhitbyStudio for The Trustees and Elders of Westminster Chapel
Commended:
Holland House by Allies and Morrison for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Lao Dao, Walworth Road by IDK for Lao Dao

Winner:
Martin Luther King Adventure Playground by Paper House Project for London Borough of Islington
Commended:
Views on the Atlantic by Brixton Community Cinema with Bamidele Awoyemi, Farouk Agoro & Livia Wang for London Borough of Lambeth and Brixton BID
Young V&A by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture for Victoria & Albert Museum

Winner:
Mary Ward Centre by AWW for Mary Ward Trust
Commended:
Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins\Brown for Central Foundation Boys’ School

Winner:
Highgate East by Ryder Architecture for Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Winner:
Tower Court by Adam Khan Architects, muf architecture/art, CGL Architects and Daisy Froud for London Borough of Hackney
Commended:
Harriet Hardy House by Mæ Architects for London Borough of Southwark
300 Harrow Road by Child Graddon Lewis for City of Westminster

Winner:
Low Line Vision by Allies and Morrison for London Boroughs of Lambeth and Wandsworth
Commended:
Shaping Wood Green by London Borough of Haringey
Waterloo Masterplan by Grimshaw Architects for London Borough of Lambeth and Network Rail

Winners:
Earls Court by Earls Court Development Company
The Paper Garden by Jan Kattein Architects for Global Generation and British Land
Commended:
Broadworks by Hive Curates and Andrew Tam for EC BID and Landsec
Let’s Meet On The Edge by Edgy Collective for London Borough of Barnet

Winner:
Grainhouse by Barr Gazetas for Hines Europe Limited
Commended:
Daventry House, Lisson Arches by Mæ Architects for City of Westminster
Orchard Wharf by Howells and Aukett Swanke for Regal London

Winner:
Re-green North Kensington by George King Architects and Grow2Know for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Winner:
Newson’s Yard by Stiff+Trevillion for Grosvenor

Winner:
 Young V&A by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture for Victoria & Albert Museum

Winner:
 Brent Cross West by Studio Egret West and shedkm for London Borough of Barnet and Related Argent

Winners:
Barking Industria by Haworth Tompkins for BeFirst and London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Sustainable Workspaces at County Hall by Material Works Architecture for Sustainable Ventures CIC
Commended:
 LJ Works & The Loughborough Farm by Architecture 00 and Public Works for London Borough of Lambeth and LJ Works Community Steering Group
Paper Yard, Canada Water by Hawkins\Brown for British Land

Winner:
 Let’s Meet On The Edge by Edgy Collective for the London Borough of Barnet

Winner:
The Paper Garden by Jan Kattein Architects for Global Generation and British Land

Winner:
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters by TateHindle for The Salvation Army

Winner:
Young V&A by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture for Victoria & Albert Museum

Winner:
Georgia Gould OBE

Winner:
Central Foundation Boys' School by Hawkins\Brown Ltd for Central Foundation Boys' School