Hackney Design Awards seek residents’ favourites

BE beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-09-01 10:56 3 min read

Hackney residents can nominate their favourite recent building or public-space project from 1 September 2026, with entry to the Hackney Design Awards free and open to all. The winners will be announced at Hackney Town Hall in December. Anyone hoping to attend the ceremony should note that its exact date, time and public-access arrangements have not been published in the supplied Hackney Council announcement.

Eligible projects include new buildings, retrofits, restorations, extensions, public spaces and landscaping completed between September 2024 and August 2026. That gives residents a broad field to consider, from private homes and major developments to pocket parks and restored local buildings.

October judging will shape the December shortlist

An independent panel of experts will assess the nominations, with judging visits scheduled for October. Shortlisted projects will then enter the People’s Choice Award, allowing residents to vote for their preferred design.

The public vote has been part of the programme since 2010. Alongside the main awards, the 2026 categories recognise Retrofit, Climate Resilience, Heritage & Restoration and Inclusive Communities. These categories mean residents can consider not only completely new buildings but also projects that have adapted existing places, restored heritage or addressed wider community and environmental priorities.

The awards have attracted more than 400 nominations and produced over 100 winners since they began in 2004. Previous recipients include the Portico, 208 Cassland Road, Yorkton Workshops, Taylor Court and Britannia Leisure Centre, illustrating the range of buildings represented over the programme’s history.

What residents can nominate from 1 September

A nomination must concern a qualifying Hackney project completed during the stated two-year period. The programme is not restricted to architects or developers: Hackney Council says it is open to everyone and free to enter. Residents can therefore nominate an eligible project they value without needing to have designed, commissioned or occupied it.

Councillor Alastair Binnie-Lubbock, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Inclusive Neighbourhoods, said the awards cover projects ranging from private homes and pocket parks to larger developments. He invited residents to put forward the new buildings and public spaces they value most.

Useful dates and practical details

No nomination closing date is stated in the supplied source. Residents considering an entry should therefore check Hackney Council’s published award categories, nomination process and judging criteria when nominations open on 1 September. Those interested in the December ceremony should also look for a later council update confirming its date, time and whether members of the public need to book.

Source: Hackney Council

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