The railway bridge next to Clapham High Street and Clapham North stations is to get a makeover following an architectural competition to select a design.
The design by Makower Architects reclads the railway bridge with a new metal skin bearing the town name, and also adds that long-standing stalwart of railways – a clock tower.
The judges praised the team’s vision for the railway bridge and clock tower, recognising its potential to create a distinctive gateway to Clapham while establishing a strong and unified identity for the wider High Street and surrounding area.
The winning design team, led by Makower Architects, included Light Follows Behaviour, CAST, Aspect Studios, Velocity, Ramboll and Common Works.
The design competition was organised jointly by the Clapham Society and This is Clapham (Clapham BID).
The judging panel will now work with the winning team to further develop the concept, incorporating feedback received during the competition process from judges, stakeholders, businesses and members of the public.