A Triumph for Community and Design: Great Shelford Village Charity’s stunning More’s Meadow almshouse development
We are delighted to announce that Almshouse Association member, Great Shelford Village Charity, and Winner of an Almshouse Association Inspirational Homes Award, has been now been honoured with a prestigious RIBA East Award for their More’s Meadow development.
This accolade recognises architecture that transforms lives. Centred around a vibrant, communal green, the development stands as a masterclass in modern design. Near-Passivhaus energy efficiency complements the Cambridgshire greenbelt. The project is a blueprint for the future of compassionate community-led housing.
“The project demonstrates that richness in public architecture can be created collaboratively, with engagement from all parts of society, from the most privileged to the most in need.”
Julian de Metz, RIBA East Jury Chair 2026
Beyond delivering stunning genuinely affordable homes, Great Shelford Village Charity has enriched their wider village by expanding public green spaces with a flourishing community garden and allotments, and a new orchard for everyone to enjoy.
We send our congratulations to Great Shelford Village Charity whose trustees, architects, contractors and supporters who worked incredibly hard to bring this stunning development to life.
Photo credit: Great Shelford Village Charity
posted 26 June 2026