Double Finalist!

Acklam Road, is a recently completed mixed-use residential development for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The project addresses complex urban design challenges with a community centred approach.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved. A fantastic recognition of the collaboration, commitment and care that’s made Acklam Road possible.

Congratulations to all the other finalists – we wish you the very best of luck! We’re looking forward to attending the awards ceremony on Thursday 26th June at the Royal Lancaster, London.

The SECBE Awards champion collaboration, innovation, and inspiration to drive positive change across the built environment sector. Open to all disciplines, professions, and trades, these prestigious awards celebrate exceptional achievements across London and the South East.

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Acklam Road, is a recently completed mixed-use residential development for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), a leader in its New Homes Programme. Comprising 32 high-quality homes and community spaces, the project addresses complex urban challenges with innovative design solutions on a tight and challenging site. Through genuine and multi-disciplinary collaboration, the team has successfully delivered the stringent technical requirements whilst realising the aspirational design vision of a distinctive building deeply rooted in its local area.

Acklam Road incorporates a fabric-first approach, ensuring high energy efficiency and durability. Air-source heat pumps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while advanced fire safety measures exceed compliance standards, reflecting RBKC’s commitment to safe and sustainable housing.

Situated next to the elevated Westway dual carriageway, the development employs creative solutions to mitigate noise and pollution while maximising light and space. A distinctive brickwork pattern, inspired by the adjacent Al Manaar Cultural Heritage Centre, ensures the scheme is rooted in its neighbourhood.

The scheme delivers 20 social rent and 12 market rent homes, fostering an inclusive, mixed-tenure community. It also includes an elevated podium garden for residents and flexible ground-floor spaces co-designed with local stakeholders, strengthening community ties and ensuring long-term social value.

Acklam Road sets a benchmark for high-quality, sustainable, and community-focused housing in a constrained urban setting.

1. Innovative Urban Design: Situated next to the elevated Westway dual carriageway, on a constrained brownfield site, the development employs creative solutions to mitigate noise and pollution while maximising light and space. A distinctive brickwork pattern, inspired by the adjacent Al Manaar Cultural Heritage Centre, ensures the scheme is deeply rooted in its neighbourhood.

2. Sustainability & Fire Safety Excellence: Acklam Road is highly energy efficient and durable, while advanced fire safety measures exceed compliance standards, reflecting RBKC’s commitment to safe and sustainable housing post Grenfell.

3. Community-Centred Approach: The scheme delivers 20 social rent and 12 market rent homes, fostering an inclusive, mixed-tenure community. It also includes a podium garden for residents and flexible ground-floor spaces co-designed with local stakeholders, strengthening community ties and ensuring long-term social value.