RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 shortlist: Chowdhury Walk

[@eattherich9215]

That is a nice little development that demonstrates that social housing need not be monolithic tower blocks, and that ordinary people deserve good housing.

[@Tuckerz5d]

Ten out of ten; hope this is just the beginning…housing rooted in respect for the residents. Congratulations!

[@graemedawson1509]

Superb design…hope lots of other Local Authorities follow suit! Well done 👏👏👏👏

[@MgCO3climbing]

As an architect, I can honestly say I can't recall having ever been as moved by a project as I am by this one. Such sensitivity is rare (not just in architecture but in humanity at large), and is absolutely unheard of in public housing. The loving testimony of these residents is the ultimate prize for the designers, even if they end up getting passed over for the Sterling Prize.

[@davidowen2396]

I love the brick patterns...the use of English/Common bond really helps to bridge architectural eras while also giving a sense of solidity and durability

[@heinkle1]

Such a beautiful material

[@craigmore3433]

Beautiful in every detail - building and people

[@jackm8663]

"I wake up happy every day"

[@k.e.becquer4681]

Lovely, and what a great use of the old garages. My fav is still Peckham though;)

[@dermotkeddy7052]

I actually prefer the old houses at the end of the street

[@chandrashekharw]

Beautiful work / details re well thought of … they are details in true sense

[@andizhanstuey]

Very nice 😊 Love the inverted (?) arch window! ❤

[@zoedouglas-cain2150]

Yes. And concave ?

[@Inaya0786]

Often, socially people tend to look down on social housing or council housing. Nice to see homes that are also deserving of the residents living in them.

[@ubbucle]

winner.

[@Blessedron1]

Beautiful, well done to everyone involved ❤

[@samnathan2709]

We wanted to imagine a world where people didn’t need cars, then we built accordingly

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Remarcable indeed 🎉❤🎉

[@chavez_finol]

💥

[@AmalaPrakash]

Attractive design…hope the accommodation is as thoughtful…high ceilings and plenty storage.

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

A becoming. Design begins after completion.

[@LL-vk9zc]

No window sills or copings to throw the rainwater clear. Useless. This place is going to look awful from the water stains very soon.

[@samnathan2709]

Don’t get bogged down in practicality. Whats more important, an architects ego or a poor persons house functioning properly?

[@ntbri]

This is amazing architecture

[@miningproductions319]

Nice🎉

[@erikoganbare6546]

Please can someone confirm, lovely & deserving as they are these tenants should not have the right to buy (& sell) these important local taxpayer funded assets.

[@ΜαρίαΠάντα-δ8ι]

This is Architecture with capital A

[@matthewwilliams3827]

I don’t like it.

[@levantos]

Nice like a prison hallway, great aesthetics.

[@insertnamehere5809]

The Soviets came up with better houses.

[@neilboulton9813]

This what we need more social housing to be sold off in 5 years time at a huge discount never to be occupied by anymore social tenants, brilliant!

[@user-kl9yy5lw6y]

Too much brickwork, not enough windows creating oppressive environment

[@mohdfirdaussalleh1230]

Was just thinking about this aspect

[@paco6096]

WTF?

[@umwhatthistime]

Too many sharp angles. Uncomfortable .

[@RS-xx9ve]

Typical "architects" taste. Awful in every possible way. Can't help but think it is also politically correct militancy motivated too. Because the development is absolutely grotesque.

[@andyg3]

absolute shite