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2025

Place of the Year

Tower Court, London Borough of Hackney for Hackney Council and Countryside Properties with Adam Khan Architects and muf architecture/art

The Tower Court development comprises 132 modern, mixed-tenure homes, including 36 for social rent, 16 for shared ownership and 80 sold outright to fund the project. Social rent homes prioritise returning and local residents in need, while shared ownership supports those in Hackney who can’t afford to buy outright but don’t qualify for social housing. The buildings are arranged around courtyards with swales and uniquely designed playable bridges, enhancing community engagement and

Shortlisted for Place of the Year - The Pineapples Awards 2025

2025 Place of the Year

Lewisham Gateway, London Borough of Lewisham for Muse with London Borough of Lewisham, Greater London Authority, Network Rail, Transport for London and Balfour Beatty

The £500 million, 20-year Lewisham Gateway development transformed a former traffic-dominated roundabout into a thriving neighborhood. Once hostile to pedestrians, the 6 hectare site now features over 1,000 new homes, shops, offices, a gym, and a multiplex cinema. A sustainable transport hub and urban greening programme uncovered two rivers, creating Confluence Park, an inviting public space with safe pedestrian routes. The project has revitalised the area, providing homes, jobs.

Shortlisted for Place of the Year - The Pineapples Awards 2025

2025 Place of the Year

James Court at Ilona Rose House, London Borough of Westminster for Soho Estates, with MATT Architecture and Townshend Landscape Architects.

The design of James Court dedicates 689 sq m of the private site to open pedestrian public space, prompting the closure of 532 sq m of Manette Street to vehicles, nearly doubling the pedestrian area to 1,221 sq m. Located near Tottenham Court Road Elizabeth Line Station, the development includes James Court and Ilona Rose House, offering modern office spaces and co-working environments.

Shortlisted for Place of the Year - The Pineapples Awards 2025

2025 Place of the Year

Graylingwell Park, Chichester for Linden Homes, Affinity Sutton and Homes England with JTP

Graylingwell Park in Chichester, one of the UK’s first net-zero neighbourhoods, is set on a former Victorian asylum site. It is a Registered Historic Park and Garden and Conservation Area with two Grade II-listed buildings, and a community-centric chapel. In 2023, the chapel welcomed over 46,000 visitors and hosted 283 events, offering talks, workshops and initiatives that encourage a diverse, vibrant community spirit.

Shortlisted for Place of the Year - The Pineapples Awards 2025

2025 Place of the Year

Dollman Farm, Rugby for Urban&Civic and Aviva Investors

Dollman Farm is a sustainable local center fostering community connection, and created in three phases starting in 2016. Prioritising infrastructure-first, the Tuning Fork cafe opened from day one in collaboration with a local catering business, offering a welcoming space for future residents and visitors. The farm became home to over 30 community groups, including the Allotment Society and various clubs, establishing a strong sense of community before housing development began.

Shortlisted for Place of the Year - The Pineapples Awards 2025

2025 Place of the Year

Gascoigne West Phase 2, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for Be First and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham with White Arkitekter and Wates Residential

West Phase 2 features 386 new homes and a 1,500 sq m playground, arranged into five apartment blocks (9 to 20 storeys) and three-storey townhouses surrounding three courtyards. Inspired by Scandinavian urban design, it emphasises equitable living, climate resilience, and wellbeing. The development includes 60 per cent affordable rent, larger family homes, and 10 per cent wheelchair-accessible units.

Winner of Place of the Year - The Pineapples Awards 2025

2025 Place of the Year Winner

Hale Wharf, London Borough of Haringey for Waterside Places (a joint venture between Muse and Canal & River Trust), London Borough of Haringey and the GLA with Allies and Morrison

Hale Wharf offers 503 new homes, including 191 for affordable rent, and bridges industry, community and nature innovatively. In 2021, the first phase delivered 249 mixed-tenure homes and the new Hale Wharf Bridge, connecting Hale Wharf to the Paddock Community Nature Reserve. This offers 4 hectares of green space, enhancing the area’s natural beauty and providing a vital recreational space for residents, building a strong connection between the community and its environment.

Shortlisted for Place of the Year - The Pineapples Awards 2025

2025 Place of the Year