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Acklam Road, RBKC
Lessons from a Multi-Awards-Winning Project
Wednesday 11th February 2026, 1800 for an 1830 start
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The Institution of Structural Engineers,
47-58 Bastwick Street, London EC1V 3PS
The nearest tube stations = Barbican [8 mins walk] and Old Street [10 mins walk]
Preliminary Info
We are delighted to welcome Gary Ewins to outline the challenges of and lessons learned from the multi-awards-winning Acklam Road project - a mixed-use residential development for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). The project comprises 32 high-quality homes and community spaces, that resolve a variety of complex urban challenges with innovative design solutions on a tight and challenging site beside the Westway.
In the words of one team of judges: “Wow! This project displayed true and joyful collaboration between client, construction team and both design and delivery architect. An elegant solution to a difficult site, fully embracing the local community and the client’s aspirational brief - recognising the legacy of Grenfell and the impact on the community. A clear winner that exemplifies all of the values of the Constructing Excellence Awards.”
Our Speaker
Gary Ewins
Managing Director and Architect, HNW Architects
Gary joined HNW in 1999 as a newly qualified architect and urban designer. He now has a wealth of multi-sector experience and breadth of expertise gained through delivering complex projects.
Pivotal to his success is his involvement right from the inception of projects, paired with his approach to fostering strong collaborative relationships within project teams. He also takes the lead on compliance matters, technical design and the development of sustainable design options.
Gary lends his expertise to local universities, colleges and schools, to help develop, mentor and inspire the next generation of architects and technologists.
Web: hnw.co.uk
LI: @gary-ewins
References
Catch background information at:
Constructing Excellence National Awards case study:
constructingexcellence.org.uk/acklam-road/
Constructing Excellence London & South-East Awards 'Project of the Year <£20M' case study:
ce-awards.co.uk/building-poy-under-20m-acklam-road/
Constructing Excellence London & South-East Awards 'Residential Project of the Year' case study:
ce-awards.co.uk/residential-project-of-the-year-acklam-road/
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