London housing project wins top architecture award
A south London housing development, Lion Green Road, has won the 2026 Stirling Prize for its innovative design. The project was praised for its sensitive integration into the landscape and its ability to provide high-density housing without appearing overly industrial.
Why it matters
It highlights a shift in urban planning toward prioritizing aesthetic and environmental integration in affordable housing projects.
Image source, RIBA Image caption, Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was praised by judges for blending high-density housing into an area of natural beauty
London work and money correspondent Published 12 minutes ago A suburban housing development in south London has won the UK's most prestigious architecture award, with judges praising its sensitive design and integration into the surrounding landscape.
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon, comprising 157 homes across five distinctive 13-sided blocks, was named winner of the 2026 Stirling Prize by the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba).
Designed by Mary Duggan Architects and built with RUFF Architects, it combines affordable and private housing for Croydon Council.
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