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“Clever landscaping, polished concrete fl oors and exposed door frames are some of the features included to prioritise accessibility in an elegant way,’ said RIBA. It added: “The project proves that inclusive design is not only a set of standards to be met, but something that enhances the experience of space for everyone.”
Chowdhury Walk Al-Jawad Pike’s Chowdhury Walk was awarded the Neave Brown Award for Housing, which recognises the UK’s best
new affordable housing. The project is part of an ambitious programme of “new generation council housing” by Hackney Council, built on a plot that previously housed garages and ad-hoc parking. In total there are 11 new two, three, and four bedroom homes, seven of which are for social rent. The houses were built using cross-laminated timber, and were staggered in a way to move away from the traditional linear terrace house arrangement, providing residents with added privacy and supporting passive solar gain. “Chowdhury Walk offers a blueprint for social housing – an elegant piece of high quality urban placemaking that generously serves both its residents and passers-by” commented RIBA.
Shakespeare North Trust and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Chowdhury Walk
The RIBA Client of the Year Award was presented to Shakespeare North Trust and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council for their community regeneration project Shakespeare North in Prescot. The new theatre building promotes “learning, experimentation, and reinterpretation
SPORTS & LEISURE FACILITIES
Wrexham AFC appoint Populous for Design of new stand
Wrexham AFC have appointed Populous to create the masterplan for its STōK Cae Ras stadium (formerly known as the Racecourse Ground), initially focusing on redesigning the Kop stand.
The new Kop stand will house 5,500 fans and include provision for safe standing, hospitality and accessible seating, will be a focal point for the stadium and a destination for fans and the local community, on both match and non-match days. It will be fully compliant with UEFA Category Four stadium requirements and will be completed in time for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship fi nal tournament in 2026. Populous’ appointment comes after a pause and review of the existing plans for the Kop and following a full tender process. Declan Sharkey, global director and senior principal at Populous commented: “We’re extremely proud to be appointed to work on the new Kop stand and to explore the potential for a wider vision and masterplan for the future STōK
Shakespeare North Trust and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
of Shakespeare’s works.” It was built on a former council-owned car park and includes an exhibition space, outdoor performance area, seminar rooms and the only known purpose-built indoor Elizabethan theatre. Judges praised: “the client’s dedication to social purpose and local investment throughout the project, with an emphasis on creating partnerships with local merchants and collaborations with independent businesses.”
Cae Ras. Our aim is to create a home for Wrexham’s passionate fans and the community that pays tribute to the heritage and traditions of the club and the city itself. The Kop stand will be the epicentre of the atmosphere at the ground on matchday, while incorporating enhanced facilities that can be used every day throughout the year.”
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