Architects in Practice won a two-stage tender to develop a mixed-use development comprising a community hub (Hainault Hub) and housing (approx. 100 homes) on a prominent site in Hainault, Redbridge.

AiP led and facilitated a 6-month genuine co-design process with local residents and stakeholders to develop the project brief, in the form of a report, and determine a set of design principles that will help shape future design development of the scheme.

Additionally, AiP carried out spatial and policy analysis, conducted capacity studies and worked with the Council’s property consultant, CBRE, to produce a high-level viability appraisal in line with RIBA stage 1.

The hub will be delivered in partnership with Redbridge Council and Hainault Forest Community Association (HFCA), which has served local residents for over 70 years, and will serve residents from across both Hainault and Fairlop wards. In addition to renewing HFCA’s facilities, an array of new facilities will be provided, including a new state-of-the-art library, enforcement hub, activities for children and families, and a range of council services.