Lighthouse Children's Home

 by Conrad Koslowsky Architects 

 Client Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust  

Award RIBA London Award 2023 and shortlisted for the Stephen Lawrence Prize 2023

At first glance, Lighthouse Children’s Home appears as a visually unassuming project which sits perfectly within its context in suburban South West London. However, upon entering the building, visitors are welcomed by a high-quality interior and a layout that invites curiosity about the surrounding spaces.

Built in the Arts and Crafts style and latterly derelict, the former care home now has six generous bedrooms (for children aged 12–17), each with their own en-suite bathroom, along with a dedicated sleeping-in room for overnight staff and a flexible apartment on the third floor for two care leavers (aged 16+). Two large living rooms provide entertainment and educational rooms. The double kitchen has plenty of space for several young cooks, and a custom-designed dining table forms the heart of the home.

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

Contractor Romark Projects Management Ltd 

Structural Engineer PHI Design 

Environmental / M&E Engineer Atamate 

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant Stockdale UK 

Internal area 538 m2 (gross)