The Planning Awards 2026- Russell Square Shortlisted
We are thrilled that 50-51 Russell Square by designed by GarnettArchitecture for The Bedford Estates’ has been shortlisted as a Finalist at the 2026 Planning Awards under the ‘Design Excellence’ Category. The following is an extract from the executive summary on the Planning Awards web site:
50–51 Russell Square demonstrates how context led design can deliver meaningful planning betterment in a sensitive conservation area. The scheme retains and adapts the 1960s structure, recognising the cultural value of Brutalist architecture, while introducing a finely crafted, heritage responsive elevation that reinstates the vertical grain, hierarchy and material warmth of the Georgian terraces. The new façade integrates contextual detailing with continuity of form, improving townscape quality and achieving a 59.2% energy improvement and BREEAM Excellent. Developed through close collaboration with Camden’s Design and Conservation teams, the project shows how high quality architecture can secure consent and create lasting prospects for place improvement.
Awards ceremony 4th June
