Acklam Road, is a recently completed mixed-use residential development for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), a leader in its New Homes Programme. Comprising 32 high-quality homes and community spaces, the project addresses complex urban challenges with innovative design solutions on a tight and challenging site. Through genuine and multi-disciplinary collaboration, the team has successfully delivered the stringent technical requirements whilst realising the aspirational design vision of a distinctive building deeply rooted in its local area.
Acklam Road incorporates a fabric-first approach, ensuring high energy efficiency and durability. Air-source heat pumps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while advanced fire safety measures exceed compliance standards.
Acklam Road sets a benchmark for high-quality, sustainable, and community-focused housing in a constrained urban setting.
Three Winning Facts:
- Innovative Urban Design:
Situated next to the elevated Westway dual carriageway, on a constrained brownfield site, the development employs creative solutions to mitigate noise and pollution while maximising light and space. A distinctive brickwork pattern, inspired by the adjacent Al Manaar Cultural Heritage Centre, ensures the scheme is deeply rooted in its neighbourhood. - Sustainability & Fire Safety Excellence:
Acklam Road is highly energy efficient and durable, while advanced fire safety measures exceed compliance standards, reflecting RBKC’s commitment to safe and sustainable housing post Grenfell. - Community-Centred Approach:
The scheme delivers 20 social rent and 12 market rent homes, fostering an inclusive, mixed-tenure community. It also includes a podium garden for residents and flexible ground-floor spaces co-designed with local stakeholders, strengthening community ties and ensuring long-term social value.
