The Wickford Street and Bancroft development was recognised with a housing design award for its inclusive, sustainable, and community-focused design.
The scheme provided 33 new homes across two sites, including 14 family-sized properties, and four wheelchair-accessible homes.
One of the sites, previously used as a garage, has been transformed into 18 new homes.
The second site, which formerly housed the Bancroft Tenant Management Co-operative, now provides 15 homes alongside modern office and community spaces.
Designed to support low-carbon living, the development incorporates photovoltaic panels and communal air source heat pumps, eliminating the need for gas boilers.
It also includes a newly created neighbourhood park.
Many of the units benefit from double and triple-aspect layouts and a thermally efficient envelope to reduce energy consumption.
The development was delivered by Tower Hamlets Council, and it was selected by a panel of experts for the award.
The Housing Design Awards are supported by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, the Royal Institute of British Architects, and the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Councillor Kabir Ahmed, cabinet member for regeneration, inclusive development and housebuilding at Tower Hamlets Council, said: “This award is a welcome recognition of the collaborative effort behind delivering high-quality, sustainable homes that truly reflect the needs of local families.
“The Bancroft and Wickford Street development reflects a strong commitment to inclusive design, environmental responsibility, and community wellbeing.
“We look forward to building on this success and continuing to deliver housing that meets the needs of our communities, both now and in the future.”
As part of the judging process, experts in planning, biodiversity, urban design, and low-carbon innovation visited the sites and spoke with residents to assess the scheme’s quality and impact.
The award was presented by Joanna Averley, chief planner at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
