Forest Road Youth Centre
Striking urban hub serving Hackney’s youth
Matthew Lloyd Architects Forest Road Youth Centre Entrance Canopy
 
This youth centre in Dalston forms the centre piece of youth services provision in Hackney. We consulted extensively with young people from the existing youth club, local schools, 6th Form College, Hackney Youth Parliament, and local residents; these conversations informed the design choices as well as the wide range of activities and special projects the Centre offers.
Matthew Lloyd Architects Forest Road Youth Centre Facade Detail
Matthew Lloyd Architects Forest Road Youth Centre Interior Hall
Matthew Lloyd Architects Forest Road Youth Centre Interior
 
Internally, a sense of openness is achieved with an uncomplicated plan arrangement and generous circulation areas. Striking terracotta cladding, bold colours, and graphics galvanized services, concrete soffits, and a resin floor give the building a robust, semi-industrial feel.

Completed 2012
Matthew Lloyd Architects Forest Road Youth Centre Interior Red
Matthew Lloyd Architects Forest Road Youth Centre Overview Cover
Awards
 
2014
RICS Project of the Year Award
London Region
Winner
2014
RICS Community Benefit Award
London Region
Winner