Regeneration Project of the Year

Bellway London at Barking Riverside
Bellway 

Bellway London has brought a remarkable vision to its landmark Barking Riverside regeneration project where it is part of the transformation of the former Barking Power Station site. At its Fielders Quarter and Eastbrooke Village developments it is creating sustainable and attractive riverside neighbourhoods where the homes are complemented by outdoor space, leisure and business units. Innovative measures including an automated waste collection system, low-carbon District Heating Network and ecological habitats make it an environmentally friendly place to live. The project is creating significant local employment opportunities, delivering homes to a largely local population and fostering links with the community.

Eden Dock
Canary Wharf Group

CWG’s Eden Dock project is a one-of-a-kind development, boasting a unique partnership with the Eden Project, bringing their expertise to an urban area for the first time. Eden Dock builds on three decades of exploring ways to integrate the principles of sustainability. Also as part of our wider holistic approach; we aim to transform our public spaces to create a dynamic ecosystem and set an example of best practice and innovation in a dense urban environment, educating ourselves and our communities. Eden Dock features raised terraces, floating islands, and community event spaces, setting a new benchmark for sustainable urban regeneration.

412 Muswell Hill Broadway
Crawford Partnership

412 Muswell Hill Broadway , stands as a paragon of urban regeneration; blending contextual sensitivity with contemporary sustainability. Transforming a redundant retail structure into a dynamic mixed-used development, this project expertly navigates the complexities of adaptive reuse and high street regeneration by prioritising embodied carbon reduction, sustainability, and innovative energy solutions. Alongside Muswell Hill Broadway, new housing schemes at Dudden Hill Lane (Brent) and Georges Road (Islington) further demonstrate Crawford’s dedication to transforming brownfield land into sustainable communities. This exemplary approach ensures lasting economic and environmental benefits, making Crawford Partnership a deserving winner of the CN Awards 2025.

Church Lane North
Equans and Beyond Housing

Church Lane North’s regeneration has transformed a neighbourhood by creating more attractive, energy-efficient homes and optimising the estate’s footprint. By improving the design, adding private gardens, and enhancing public spaces, the project has fostered a renewed sense of pride and ownership among residents and positively changed the way the neighbourhood is used by its community. Centred on customer experience, it’s been a true collaboration between clients, contractors, and residents, with the shared vision reflected in the positive impact on the community which will remain long after completion.

Rosmead regeneration
Hull City Council

The Rosmead Street regeneration project has revitalised 331 homes through a frontage improvement scheme, delivered by Geo Houlton & Sons in partnership with Hull City Council. Works included new boundary treatments, garden landscaping, redecoration, upgraded rainwater goods, and improved communal footpaths, enhancing the area’s appearance and liveability. Integrated with Living With Water’s flood resilience measures, the project has strengthened long-term sustainability. Social value enhancements, such as park benches, a disabled-access picnic table, and community garden improvements, further enriched the neighbourhood. With strong resident approval, increased community pride, and private investment, this scheme sets a benchmark for high-impact, community-focused regeneration.

Powerhouse, Chelsea Waterfront
Hutchison Property Group

The Lots Road PowerStation was the largest steel framed power station in the world. Now repurposed for modern day living as Powerhouse, a multi-award-winning collection of 260 apartments rich in history and overlooking the River Thames. Of these 260 apartments 199 are for private sale and 61 are affordable homes. At the heart of the building, is a major piece of high quality, environmentally controlled public realm that connects the surrounding communities together by openings through the chimneys and over two pedestrian bridges. Our team have delivered an exceptional refurbishment of the highest quality using craftmanship alongside modern construction methods.

Darley Street Market
Kier

Darley Street Market exemplifies excellence in urban regeneration through innovative planning, meticulous project management and sustainability. Achieving a 10/10 client satisfaction rating in Health & Safety and overcoming significant logistical challenges, this project stands out for its commitment to quality and environmental responsibility with sustainable features including rooftop photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and rainwater harvesting. As part of the project, the Kier team has delivered a significant social value programme of activity which has resulted in over £10m of the project value being procured through local businesses and suppliers.

Former Nurses' Home
Manx Development Corporation

The Former Nurses’ Home is a groundbreaking transformation of a historic building on a prominent city centre brownfield site in the Isle of Man. This project has converted 126 derelict bedsits into 37 modern, energy-efficient apartments while simultaneously preserving the building’s cultural heritage. What makes this project exceptional is its capability to be a catalyst for change, with it being the Island’s first BREEAM Residential Refurbishment project, and set to achieve an ‘excellent rating’. It is an exemplar contribution to the IOM’s “Our Island Plan”: boosting the population, providing accommodation for key workers, and prioritising the regeneration of brownfield site.

Paradise Birmingham — One Centenary Way
MEPC

Paradise is one of the UK’s most important regeneration projects and exemplifies the benefits of public-private partnership, architectural quality, sustainability, innovation and social value. The team has delivered the development’s aim of transforming the civic heart of the city, creating contemporary buildings that complement the heritage buildings around them. This creates an unparalleled atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the UK and is a real asset to the city.Despite outward differences, each building at Paradise has been crafted with a shared ethos of: forward-thinking design; experiential spaces in which to work; and the highest levels of sustainability.

20 Years in the making — Lewisham Gateway
Muse

Sustaining a project over two decades is a significant achievement, but maintaining strong and collaborative relationships with partners throughout that period is an even greater testament to shared commitment and resilience. This is particularly noteworthy given the unprecedented challenges faced, including the 2008 global recession, the UK's departure from the EU, and the COVID-19 pandemic, all of which placed considerable strain on the project. Despite these obstacles, Sisk and Balfour Beatty have demonstrated exceptional dedication, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality homes for those in need in Lewisham. Their unwavering commitment is a testament to their professionalism and reliability.

Hale Wharf regeneration
Waterside Places

The successful delivery of the Hale Wharf project to such an exceptional standard wouldn’t have been possible without the expertise and commitment of our valued partners, McLaren Construction and Stace. Their impeccable execution, unwavering dedication to quality, and meticulous attention to detail have been instrumental in achieving an outstanding result. At Waterside Places, we seek project partners who demonstrate a genuine commitment to excellence, and both organisations have exemplified this throughout. Stace and McLaren actively participated in social value initiatives alongside Waterside Places throughout the development, including volunteering at the local nature reserve.

Hopetown Darlington
Willmott Dixon, Darlington Borough Council, SCAPE, Tees Valley Combined Authority, Space, BGP, tga, railway Heritage Trust, Historic England, Arts Council England and Art Fund

Hopetown Darlington is a standout regeneration project, blending heritage preservation with modern innovation. The meticulous refurbishment of Grade II* and Grade II listed buildings, alongside the integration of digital exhibits, has transformed the site into a world-class visitor attraction. The project’s commitment to community engagement, sustainability, and local partnerships, coupled with innovative engineering feats like the installation of a 50-ton pedestrian bridge, showcases exceptional project management and execution. With a strong focus on health and safety, environmental sustainability, and job creation, Hopetown Darlington not only celebrates history but creates lasting value for future generations.