A construction firm has been crowned Architect of the Year for its work developing Peel Park Pavilion in Little Hulton.
The £950,000 regeneration project, delivered in partnership with Community Little Hulton charity, is Salford’s first ultra-low-carbon, community-constructed building.
The project is one of the greenest in the city, combining high sustainability with hands-on community involvement.
The building is unique, with each section of the design cut and crafted and delivered like Ikea flat-pack furniture. This technique meant it could be built by the whole community.
One hundred local volunteers took part, including 60 pupils from the Lowry Academy and St Edmund’s RC school, to create a vibrant new space featuring a park café, offices, meeting rooms and a BMX pump track.
Director of Architecture Unknown, Daniel Kelso, said: “This award means the world to us because Peel Park Pavilion is a project close to our hearts. It embodies our ideals of community-led-architecture – not only delivering a sustainable building but giving back to local people, especially young people, the chance to literally construct their future.”
Kelso hopes the win will encourage and inspire similar projects.
The pavilion is already showing its positive impacts in providing a valuable community hub. Sessions include craft groups, food clubs, toddler sessions, youth cafes and wider services for families.
The unique building represents a milestone for the Little Hulton community in its work to improve the lives of young people and residents.
The project gives special thanks to the collaboration of ING Engineering, Construction Solutions, Ian Grindey, and funding support from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation.
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