Civic Trust National Award for Pembroke Mill Lane, Cambridge 30.03.26

Pembroke Mill Lane in Cambridge has won one of 21 National Civic Trust Awards from more than 300 entries. These awards recognise projects that make an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the built environment. Award level schemes demonstrate excellence in architecture or design, whilst being sustainable, accessible and provide a positive civic contribution. We are delighted that Pembroke Mill Lane has been recognised in this way, highlighting its careful balance of heritage, design quality and civic value.

The awards judges commented that “Pembroke Mill Lane offers a persuasive model for how historic institutions can evolve with care, confidence and clarity." Read more about the project here.

A huge thank you to the Civic Trust Awards for the recognition, our client Pembroke College Cambridge and the wider design team.

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