Mount Pleasant
- Ward: Kings Cross
- Key Features: 52 temporary accommodation studios
- Completed: 2015
This project has transformed buildings that were originally part of a Victorian workhouse into a modern hostel where single homeless people with support needs can live and acquire the skills and confidence they need to move onto independent living.
The renovated facilities include self-contained en-suite rooms for 52 residents with larger and accessible rooms for residents with disabilities.
Working with Camden’s Homelessness Prevention team and the Safer Streets team, Mount Pleasant is now able to use their improved facilities to support over 200 people into independent accommodation each year.
Testimonials
“I love it here, the staff are fantastic… It’s made me push myself to get a lot better. I’m gradually getting back into work and just want to move forward.”
Mount Pleasant Resident
“The staff were really supportive in finding an appropriate course to get the tools that I needed to finally push my career further.”
Mount Pleasant Resident
Awards and Recognition
The project received a New London Architecture Award 2016 and was shortlisted for the RIBA MacEwen Award 2015, which recognises standout architecture built for the common good.
List of awards
- Camden Design Award 2015 – Winner
- RIBA MacEwen Award 2015 – Shortlisted
- New London Architecture Award 2016 – Winner
Cabinet report
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Page last updated February 2025
