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.”