Hackney Design Awards 2024

Hackney Design Awards return this year. The programme is open to all and nominations open in September for the best new buildings and public spaces in the borough. The awards launched in 2004 and are held every two years. They celebrate the best in new architecture and design throughout the borough.

Since the awards began in 2004, there have been over 400 nominations, more than 150 shortlisted schemes, and over 100 mentions, commendations, and awards.

Message from Cllr Guy Nicholson

Cllr Guy Nicholson, Deputy Mayor for Delivery, Inclusive Economy and Regeneration, said:

“The Hackney Design Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the rich variety of the built environment in Hackney, focussing on design and architecture, from small scale projects to large developments. These well-designed buildings and public spaces are a crucial part of creating the vibrant neighbourhoods that Hackney is known for.

“Please take a moment to nominate your favourite building or public space project to help us all celebrate the best new buildings and public spaces in our borough.”

Eligibility criteria for nominees

Nominations are free and can be for all types of public and private development. This includes any buildings or design projects, big or small, for residential, commercial or community use – such as:

  • any new buildings
  • extensions and alterations
  • restorations
  • refurbishments
  • Public realm
  • public space and landscaping projects in streets and parks

To be eligible for an award, buildings or projects must have been completed in the last two years (no earlier than 26 August 2022). They must also be fully functioning by the close of nominations on 30 September 2024.

Nominating

The nomination period opens on Monday 2 September and ends on Monday 30 September. We’ll publish full details of the nominations process and judging criteria on this page before nominations open.

Alongside the regular programme, there is the People’s Choice Award and two specialist categories:

  • Climate Change and Sustainability Award
  • Heritage and Restoration Award

An independent panel of architects and urban design experts will shortlist and judge the nominations on 25 October. We’ll announce the awards in December.

Timeline for the 2024 Hackney Design Awards

Previous award winners

2004 to 2022

Page updated on: 25 July 2024

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