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In Southwark, south London, a modern take on traditional almshouses aimed at tackling loneliness has been awarded the prestigious prize for Britain’s best new building. The Appleby Blue Almshouse project, consisting of 59 affordable flats for individuals over 65, has been recognized with the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (Riba) Stirling Prize. Situated in Bermondsey, the development features communal spaces like a roof garden, courtyard, and a community kitchen.
Noted for its “ambitious standard for social housing among older people,” by the Stirling Prize judges, the Appleby Blue Almshouse was commended for its thoughtful design that prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The complex was designed by Witherford Watson Mann architects, who created high-quality and considerate living environments that cater to the needs of its inhabitants, as stated by jury member Ingrid Schroder from the Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture.
Creating an aspirational living environment that departs from the institutional feel commonly associated with elderly housing, the Appleby Blue Almshouse offers generous homes, terracotta-paved hallways adorned with benches and plants, and a water feature that imparts a woodland oasis ambiance to the building. Built on the grounds of a former care home by United St Saviour’s Charity, the flats at Appleby Blue are subsidized for individuals with low incomes.
Securing victory over several other impressive nominees for the Stirling Prize, the Appleby Blue Almshouse emerges triumphant, edging out projects such as the restoration of the Big Ben tower, a new fashion college campus, a science laboratory, and an inventive home extension. This win marks Witherford Watson Mann’s second time clinching the award, following their innovative design for a modern holiday home within the historic Astley Castle in Warwickshire, 12 years earlier
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