We are delighted to announce that Apparata has won the Neave Brown Award 2023 for A House for Artists. Named in honour of modernist architect Neave Brown (1929 – 2018), the award recognises the best new examples of affordable housing in the UK.

Director of Create London, Marie Bak Mortensen, said:

Huge congratulations to Apparata for their Neave Brown Award 2023 win. ‘A House for Artists’ marks the third collaboration between Apparata and Create London. We are so pleased – but not surprised – that the outstanding design ingenuity of Apparata, their pragmatism and unwavering commitment to resolve urgent civic and cultural challenges are being recognised. Awarding the Neave Brown Award to an emerging practice shows immense hope for the future of British architecture. We know that great things lie ahead for Apparata while both the artist residents and the community of Barking & Dagenham will benefit from this unique project for decades to come.

The award was announced at RIBA’s Stirling Prize ceremony on Thursday 19 October 2023. 

Congratulations too to the impressive shortlist;

• Agar Grove Phase 1b by Mæ
• New Lodge Community by PRP
• Taylor & Chatto Courts and Wilmott Court, Frampton Park Estate by Henley Halebrown

A House for Artists was co-commissioned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) and Create London; delivered by BeFirst and supported by the Mayor of London. The public programme is supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and The Rayne Foundation.

You can find out more about the rolling programme of activities at A House for Artists here.