Tower Court, a prominent housing development located in Hackney, London, has been widely recognised for its innovative and community-focused design, recently securing a place on the shortlist for the RIBA Neave Brown Award. This development is part of a broader council-owned initiative aimed at delivering affordable housing across 18 estates within the London borough. The housing scheme comprises 132 new homes, which include a carefully balanced mix of social rent, shared ownership, and outright sale properties. Notably, the social rent portion prioritises larger family homes, addressing a significant local need for family accommodation.

The design of Tower Court is distinguished by a "vigorous" collaboration between architects and landscape architects, ensuring that the building and outdoor spaces are conceived as a unified entity. This integration preserves mature trees and enhances the surrounding environment, fostering communal spaces that encourage meaningful social interaction among residents. The project’s comprehensive public realm strategy exemplifies an effort to create a community-centric living experience, where architectural innovation meets environmental sensitivity.

Developed through the combined efforts of Adam Khan Architects, Muf Architecture/Art, and Child Graddon Lewis, Tower Court has already earned multiple accolades. It won a Project Award at the Housing Design Awards in 2017 and was recently named the Overall Winner in the New London Awards 2024. The development also received a Civic Trust Award in 2025, including the Special Award for Community Impact & Engagement, highlighting its emphasis on sustainability, inclusion, and social benefit.

Hackney Council's partnership with Countryside Partnerships and the design teams underscores a commitment to high-quality, mixed-tenure homes that integrate well with the existing community and heritage. The holistic approach of Tower Court—not just as a housing block but as a cohesive community space overlooking Clapton Common—sets a benchmark for high-density family living in urban environments, demonstrating how thoughtfully designed social housing can enrich its residents’ quality of life and the broader local area.

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