Housing LIN Case Study 173: Regenerating the Aylesbury - Harriet Hardy House

This Housing LIN Case Study (No. 173), updated and edited by Payal Ceurvels, Associate at Mæ, focuses on a challenging intergenerational mix, made up of a variety of residential accommodation types which require progressive levels of privacy across shared spaces, and within a dense urban environment.

Shortlisted for several awards, including the 2024 National Housing Design Award, the 2024 CIH Development Award, an Inside Housing Award, a Housing Design Award, and an NLA Award, it draws on work to regenerate the former Aylesbury Estate in Walworth, London Borough of Southwark.

The redevelopment integrates Harriet Hardy House, an extra care housing scheme, and pays particular attention to explaining how the risk of overheating in circulation spaces was mitigated without resorting to double-loaded or mechanically vented corridors. 

In summary, this case study highlights: 

• Inter-generational and thoroughly inclusive mix makes happier and more active residents
• London is an ageing city that needs to provide inclusive housing that accommodates the needs of elderly residents
• Overheating is a significant health and safety risk and highly recorded factor contributing to discomfort of residents in extra care
• Entrance sequences and communal areas with controlled and varied levels of privacy are imperative to a successful scheme