Project showcase

Gallery: Shortlisted entries for The Pineapples Awards 2026

Public Space

Horatio's Garden Sheffield & East, Sheffield for Horatio's Garden with Harris Bugg Studio, RLX and Gleeds

Horatio’s Garden Sheffield & East transforms a former hospital car park into an accessible, therapeutic landscape for people adjusting to life-changing spinal injuries. Redefining healthcare environments through patient-centred design, it offers a restorative, biodiverse haven for patients, families, and NHS staff - the antithesis of the clinical ward. Inspired by Sheffield’s wooded valleys and steelmaking heritage, the garden was first conceived as a gold medal-winning RHS Chelsea 2023 garden.

Shortlisted for Public Space, category supported by Vestre - The Pineapples Awards 2026

2026 Public Space

Queen’s Market and Queen’s Square, London Borough of Newham for London Borough of Newham with JA Projects, Nulty, BWA, EDP, Andreas Lechthaler Architects and Simple Works

Queen’s Market and Queen’s Square have been revitalised as inclusive community spaces at the heart of Green Street. Co-designed with local businesses and residents, the project restores the jewel in Newham’s crown. The market and square now offer welcoming places to gather, play, rest, and celebrate, with new planting, trees, and improved accessibility creating a greener, safer environment. Rooted in strong community engagement, the renewed public realm supports social connection.

Shortlisted for Public Space, category supported by Vestre - The Pineapples Awards 2026

2026 Public Space

Rochdale Town Hall, Rochdale for Rochdale Development Agency and Rochdale Borough Council with Gillespies, Donald Insall Associates, Max Fordham and H.H. Smith & Sons and Buro Happold

Rochdale Town Hall, one of the UK’s most important 19th-century civic buildings, has been unlocked for the 21st century public use. Extensive restoration has revived its historic fabric and opened previously inaccessible spaces to the community. Externally, the former car-dominated setting has been reimagined as a flexible civic landscape, replacing roads and parking with a vibrant square and green spaces that support events, gatherings and everyday use.

Shortlisted for Public Space, category supported by Vestre - The Pineapples Awards 2026

2026 Public Space

Finsbury Circus Gardens, City of London for Corporation of London with Realm, Studio Weave, Potter Raper, Tibbalds, Maylim, Engenuiti, XC02, TMA Environmental Consultants, Kanda

London’s oldest public park dating back to 1606, and the largest green space in the Square Mile, Finsbury Circus Gardens has a fascinating history, from the natural processes that formed it to the communities that helped shape it. The renewed garden creates a revitalised public space for future generations to enjoy - a tranquil haven for people and nature, with increased equitable space and accessibility.

Shortlisted for Public Space, category supported by Vestre - The Pineapples Awards 2026

2026 Public Space Winner

The Canal Quarter, Cardiff for Cardiff Council with AtkinsRéalis and KnightsBrown

Hidden for over 70 years, Cardiff’s dock feeder canal is being revealed once again as the centrepiece for an innovative urban regeneration project; ‘The Canal Quarter’. The project aims to attract more people and investment by converting a trafficked road space into a unique destination with high quality public realm, centred around the daylighted canal. The plan supports existing businesses whilst increasing opportunities for new homes, offices, and retail.

Shortlisted for Public Space, category supported by Vestre - The Pineapples Awards 2026

2026 Public Space

Woolwich Town Centre, Royal Borough of Greenwich for Royal Borough of Greenwich with LDA Design, Studio Weave, Gort Scott, Michael Grubb Studio, ECF and Civic

Woolwich’s handsome central public realm had become tired and a magnet for anti-social behaviour. This project acts on local feedback to turn around two central areas – Beresford Square and Powis Street – so that they are again full of promise. The town’s market, a 400-year fixture in Beresford Square, had come to dominate. It is now back to its original linear format, with the Square reprofiled to accommodate community events and families.

Shortlisted for Public Space, category supported by Vestre - The Pineapples Awards 2026

2026 Public Space Winner

Sloane Street Transformation, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for Cadogan with Royal Borough of Kensington, John McAslan & Partners and Andy Sturgeon Design

This landmark transformation of London’s iconic 18th-century Sloane Street into a ‘green boulevard’ is focused on heritage, sustainability, elegance, and community impact. Spanning 1km, with pavements expanded by 23% to enhance pedestrian safety, comfort, and accessibility, encouraging dwell time and supporting footfall for local events and cafés.

Shortlisted for Public Space, category supported by Vestre - The Pineapples Awards 2026

2026 Public Space