What's happening in Hackney

Open House London showcases great design in every London borough. Click here to find out what you can see in Hackney this year.

Below, you can find out all about the local context of this borough's architecture, areas undergoing change and projects under construction.

Hackney is transforming its town centres. In Dalston, thousands of square metres of retail, office and residential space is being created as part of the Dalston Square development. The site will also house the brand new Dalston Library and Archives Centre. Meanwhile, Gillett Square is renowned for showcasing the borough’s abundant creative talent and the local Ridley Road Market will see the benefits of a £1 million investment by the Council, improving the market for residents and visitors while retaining its much-loved atmosphere.

It is now even easier to explore this vibrant area as Dalston links to Highbury and Islington in the north and West Croydon in the south via the new  East London Line extension , part of London Overground.  Fifteen minutes walk away, Hackney Central is turning into one of London’s trendiest districts, with London Fields park and Broadway Market on its doorstep. 

stoke thOne of the boroughs most established town centres, Stoke Newington, is also being improved. Stoke Newington Town Hall opened its doors to the public this February after a Council funded project to restore it to its former glory. Next door, Clissold Park and House are also reaping the benefits of investment as they undergo the biggest transformation in over a century.

With around one third of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games happening in Hackney, there are major prospects for growth and investment. The Council recognises that this offers one of the most profound opportunities for change in Hackney’s history. A lasting legacy is the top priority for the borough including a new neighbourhood in Hackney Wick, better public transport; jobs for local people; work for local businesses; new and improved sports facilities; a better environment; more participation in sport; culture and the arts; and promotion of the borough as a destination for work, living and investment.  

Neighbouring the Olympic Park, Hackney Marshes will benefit from sustained and sensitive redevelopment. Key to this will be the autumn launch of the new Hackney Marshes Centre, on South Marsh.  The centre will act as a focal point for  the community  sport, leisure and education on this great natural resource.  Elsewhere on the marshes new sporting pitches, improved walkways and access point will be complimented by engaging  wildlife and nature trails.

 

 

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Hackney architecture showcased in Open House London 2011

 

2010 Highlights

Steve Douglas, Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods
and Regeneration, Hackney Council said: “High quality
design in our buildings helps to create successful neighbours, and getting the chance to go behind closed doors is a great opportunity to find out more about the role design plays in our lives, from combating climate
change, to providing spaces where our young people can
thrive, to creating places where we can relax’”

The architect of 39 Parkholme Road said: "A huge number of people were interested in the sustainability aspects of the house", whilst Hattie Hartman of the Architect's Journal blogged about her visit “39 Parkholme is an excellent example of how contemporary design can be combined with a rigorous environmental strategy to adapt a period terrace house for a low carbon 21C lifestyle”

Another visitor said: ”After visiting Holly Estate, I looked
at a housing estate in my own borough in more detail, how it was laid out and designed and pondered if it had resident engagement similar to that the Holly Estate project did”

A Hackney resident said: “Open House makes me realise
that there are some innovative and interesting things beginning to happen in Hackney, an area I haven’t previously associated with notable architecture”

 

 

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