Project overview
Located within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Chobham Manor is an RIBA award-winning development that sets a new standard for family-oriented urban living. As the first of five legacy neighbourhoods to emerge from the 2012 London Olympic Games, it represents a thoughtful, long-term vision for sustainable, inclusive city-making.
Commissioned by the London Legacy Development Corporation and delivered by Chobham Manor LLP—a joint venture between Taylor Wimpey and London & Quality —the scheme was designed by Make, in collaboration with lead architects PRP. Over a decade in the making, it has helped transform the Park into a vibrant, lived-in neighbourhood.
The development balances density with livability, with 859 homes delivered across a mix of typologies—from maisonettes and mansion blocks to town and mews houses. Notably, 75% of the homes were designed with families in mind, offering three or more bedrooms—an increasingly rare provision in London’s housing market.
The design prioritises community, with tree-lined avenues, shared courtyards, open squares, and generous private gardens creating moments of calm and connection. Public realm has been carefully considered to encourage interaction and play, while a nursery, cafés, and independent shops support everyday convenience.
Awarded the 2019 NLA Mayor’s Prize for its focus on community and design coherence, Chobham Manor continues to serve as a blueprint for modern, inclusive neighbourhoods—combining architectural quality, social value and the enduring legacy of the Olympic Games.
Architects involved in the project include: Make, PRP Architects, Haworth Tompkins, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and Karakusevic Carson Architects with Landscaped Architecture by Muf Architecture.
