Winchester Sport and Leisure Park

by LA Architects Ltd with Stride Treglown 

Client Winchester City Council 

Awards RIBA South Award 2023, RIBA South Client of the Year Award 2023 

As one enters the Winchester Sport & Leisure Park, the impressive design and thoughtful planning of its facilities are immediately apparent. Despite its considerable size and complex functions, the building is easy to navigate, with many clever accessible design touches. 

The architects and the local authority client were faced with several challenges, including strict planning constraints due to its location near the South Downs National Park, and the presence of three underground rivers with high water tables and flood risks. However, they successfully created a building that meets the needs of the community while enhancing the area. 

Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal.

Contractor Willmott Dixon 

Environmental / M&E Engineer Hoare Lea 

Structural Engineer Arup 

Landscape Architect BDP 

Planning Consultant Stride Treglown 

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant Mace 

Project Management Mace 

Gross internal area in m2 10,575