01 - 07 - 2026
We are delighted to share that our collaborative submission with Farrer Huxley, Julie (Ann) Futcher, Arup, and Play:Disrupt has won The Davidson Prize People’s Choice 2026.
Our submission THE (Connected) GREAT (Green) PARK (Play) ESTATE, received 179 votes. The project is a proposal to introduce playable, climate-resilient landscape within a sequence of post-war housing estates.
THE (Connected) GREAT (Green) PARK (Play) ESTATE – BPTW with: Farrer Huxley, Julie Futcher, Arup, and Play Disrupt
A huge thank you to everyone involved, and special recognition to Dr Ana McMillin FRSA, whose expertise and vision were central to the success of this work. Recently appointed as a Director in BPTW’s Urban Design team, Ana brings over 20 years of experience across urban design, housing design and regeneration. Her leadership spans major housing‑led masterplans, estate regeneration, strategic urban visions, garden communities and design-led planning policy.
Dr Ana reflects on the recent award:
“Absolutely delighted to have won the Davidson Prize People’s Choice Award with our proposal for The (Connected) GREAT (Green) PARK (Play) ESTATE.
I was proud to accept the award on behalf of BPTW and our fantastic multidisciplinary team: Farrer Huxley, Julie Ann Futcher, Arup and Play. 😊
This year’s theme, Building Play into Housing, is incredibly meaningful to me. Our proposal reflects my belief that children need space to play freely — to build independence, social skills and a lasting connection to the world around them — at a time when childhood is increasingly shaped by screens and the risks of social media.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us. Your support means a great deal.
Here’s to creating places that give every child the opportunity for a great childhood. Could this be the beginning of Good Growth for All Ages?”
We’re proud to be recognised among such inspiring teams and projects.
View the full award results: The Davidson Prize — 2026