London housing project wins top architecture award
Summary
A new housing project called Lion Green Road in Coulsdon, south London, won the 2026 Stirling Prize, the UK’s top architecture award. The design combines affordable and private homes in a way that fits well with the natural landscape and provides green spaces for residents.Key Facts
- Lion Green Road consists of 157 homes arranged in five unique 13-sided blocks.
- The development replaces a former car park on a sloping site with an eight-meter height difference.
- It was designed by Mary Duggan Architects and built with RUFF Architects for Croydon Council.
- The project mixes affordable and private housing to serve the local community.
- The design includes winding paths, planting, and shared outdoor areas connecting the buildings.
- The buildings use soft purple and pink brickwork to blend into the surrounding green belt land.
- The project was praised for addressing challenges of a difficult plot and creating a welcoming community space.
- The Stirling Prize judges value design vision, innovation, sustainability, and usability when choosing the winner.
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