The Islington Council, in collaboration with the Royal Institute of British Architects, is hosting a design competition for the new Finsbury Leisure Centre on the Bunhill ward site in south Islington, London. Five firms -- Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Grimshaw, HawkinsBrown, Pollard Thomas Edwards, and Henley Halebrown Rorrison -- have been shortlisted to present their proposals to the public.

Finsbury Leisure Centre Design Idea 1. Image Courtesy of Islington Council

The Islington Council, in collaboration with the Royal Institute of British Architects, is hosting a design competition for the new Finsbury Leisure Centre on the Bunhill ward site in south Islington, London. Five firms -- Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Grimshaw, HawkinsBrown, Pollard Thomas Edwards, and Henley Halebrown Rorrison -- have been shortlisted to present their proposals to the public.
Finsbury Leisure Centre Design Idea 3. Image Courtesy of Islington Council

The proposals include designs for the new Leisure Centre, council homes, facilities for the community, and a public space. The shortlisted designs have been kept anonymous and are on display at the Finsbury Library for residents to view and comment on.

Finsbury Leisure Centre Design Idea 2. Image Courtesy of Islington Council

Once a winner has been chosen, the community can further critique the design before a planning application is submitted.

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