Withernay Projects is delighted to have been involved with two projects to receive Civic Trust Awards this year.

‘Great Things Lie Ahead 2020’ transformed Holborn House in Camden into a more fitting and much more accessible venue for the longstanding Holborn Community Association. 6a architects incorprorated bespoke artwork by Caragh Thuring into the glazed facade of the building. Withernay Projects advised on the internal layouts, finishes, lift and sanitary facilities as well as dealing with a constrained approach and level change at the entrance. The project was highly commended for the Selwyn Goldsmith Award for Universal Designand also won an RIBA National Award and RIBA London Award in 2023.

Central Somers Town by Adam Khan Architects was also a winner.The building provided ten social homes, community play facilities, a youth club and rooftop Multi Use Games Area. Each element of the internal and external play areas was carefully considered with regard to the principles of inclusive design and guidance about inclusive play.