The Davidson Prize

The UK demands a radical rethink of how and where we build. We cannot keep expanding outwards in disconnected sprawl, sacrificing quality of life, social connections, and the environment. We need a new model that builds more homes on less land while enhancing the public realm, fostering active streets, and creating space for local economies and green infrastructure. ‘Two Homes, One House’ doubles density without increasing footprint. It integrates seamlessly into existing streetscapes, making infill and large-scale urban regeneration faster, more viable, and less carbon-intensive than car-dependent expansion. Streets define neighbourhoods. Our typology ensures every home has its own front door, reinforcing the fabric of mixed-use, tenure-blind, walkable communities. This is density that tethers people to place, connecting them to existing communities strengthening existing local economies, amenities, transport, and social networks, rather than isolating them in unsustainable developments. More homes, less land, lower costs. We reduce per-home material use, operational carbon, and infrastructure strain while delivering high-quality, affordable homes at scale. By using circular, biobased materials, we not only meet the housing challenge but also cut emissions. This is density done right: grounded in human-scale design, maximising land efficiency, and built to sustain communities, not just meet targets.

Ash Sakula Architects
Cany Ash, Architect lead
Beth Allen, Art Director

Human Nature
Andy Tugby, sustainable material supply chain

Nicky City
Nicola Jane Francis, Animator