Housing Design Award for Millers Quay

Millers Quay has been awarded the Homes England Award for Masterplanning at the Housing Design Awards—one of only 11 projects given an award this year.

This benchmark project is part of the wider Wirral Waters masterplan which is transforming the site of disused 19th-century docks and flour mills into a new waterside neighbourhood rooted in place, history and sustainable design. Millers Quay, with 500 one- and two-bedroom colourful homes, is located at the water’s edge, bringing city residents closer to nature with a location and identity unique to the region.

Partner Alan McCartney, who collected the award, said: “We’re delighted that Millers Quay has been recognised with a Housing Design Award. As the first residential phase of the Wirral Waters regeneration masterplan, these new homes show what’s possible when visionary public–private partnership—including Homes England, Peel, Wirral Council and PIC—come together to deliver real, lasting change.”

“The architecture of Millers Quay combines colour, confidence and scale with thoughtful detailing throughout the well-designed homes, all which feature waterside views, well-composed façades and high-quality materials. The result is a vibrant new community that transforms a post-industrial dockside into a welcoming, sustainable neighbourhood with a strong sense of place.”

Richard Mawdsley, Director of Development at Wirral Waters, commented: “Millers Quay was always about creating a new picture postcard for Wirral, homes that celebrate our heritage whilst creating a great place for our residents. The team at Howells understood our vision and masterplan from the start and have worked in partnership with us from initial design concepts right through to the completion of this amazing development. Huge credit to the whole team but especially to urban designers Parkinson Inc, GRAHAMs our funding partners Pension Insurance Corporation, and of course to Wirral Council. To see all the hard work recognised with this award is fantastic for everyone involved.”

Two other Howells projects, Pershore Junction and Wembley Link were also shortlisted.