A Neighbourhood Health centre and nursery, combining two NHS GP practices and Guys & St Thomas' Foundation Trust services within a vital community and civic building in the centre of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration masterplan.

“Securing the architect was critical to achieving the design quality and originality sought for this building, as a local draw and place-making feature for the area. Equally impressive has been [Morris+Company's] tireless diligence and patience throughout the process to meet all the requirements of a complex and technical brief on a tight site. The result is a design of beauty and poise that meets all the operational needs of its stakeholders and exceeds the expectations of its client.” Catherine Bates, Principal Design and Technical Officer – Regeneration South, Southwark Council
"...the rose-hued Harold Moody Health Centre is a thoughtfully detailed piece of civic architecture" Isabelle Priest, RIBA Journal

Client: London Borough of Southwark, Notting Hill Genesis
Nexus / Guys & St Thomas' Foundation Trust
Southwark, London
5,000m2
 

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Harold Moody Health Centre Official Opening July 2025 Lead Architect Harriet Brisley, joined by the leader of Southwark Council, Cabinet Minister for Health and Wellbeing, and representatives from Guys & St Thomas Foundation Trust
Harold Moody Health Centre: Official Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony July 2025
Drone footage-July 2023 During construction
On site-July 2023
On site-July 2023
On site-July 2023
On site-July 2023 Drone photoshoot
On site March 2023
Toddler Interaction with the Kitchen Exploring interior design solutions to allow a child to interact with the food preparation in the kitchen.
Family Waiting Area Exploring the design of the buggy housing, children's toy storage & seating for families outside the Group Session Room.
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Material and Colour Testing Investigating the Early Years reception materials, colour and design of the lighting, seating area and desk.
Back of House Access Testing a stepped option for the back of house access to the ground floor.
Material and Desk Exploration Design testing the reception desk material palette and heights.
Material Compositions Testing a terrazzo stair finish, a white skirting and handrail with timber lining.
Family Wait Seating Area The material composition of terrazzo tiles, timber window seats and toy storage.
Facade Optioneering Within the site context model.
Public Consultation Engagement with the public pre-planning.
Street Views Testing the massing and facade within the existing & emerging context.
Facade Optioneering within the site context model.
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Texture and Depth Using casts to experiment with texture and depth of panel reveals.
Conceptual Facade Wrap Initial ideas of how the facade wraps the building.
Interlocking Blocks Using paper models to inform the design of apertures, block heights and reveal depth.
Shadow & Light Testing how patterned glazing can provide privacy.
Exterior Views Exploring alternative options to achieve privacy whilst maintain natural light.
Degrees of Transparency & Privacy Testing how to achieve privacy whilst providing ample natural daylight.
Program and Facade A diagram of programme meeting the facade.
Degrees of Transparency & Privacy Testing how to achieve privacy whilst providing ample natural daylight.
Testing Facade Colours Using an elevation to test a composition of colours and tones.
A View from the Consult Exam Room Testing the relationship between the consult exam room layout in relation the facade to provide areas of privacy whilst maintaining ample natural light.
Conceptual Facade Testing - Internal View Using 'fins' to provide areas of privacy whilst providing ample natural light.
Conceptual Facade Testing - External View Looking at using 'fins' to provide areas of openness and to provide privacy.
Model experimentation
Initial Facade Tests Exploring rhythm, datums and a base.
Building Form Initial interlocking block form plan within the context.
Building Form Exploring block size and void spaces in relation to the public realm and the neighbouring context.
Material Palette A selection of internal terrazzo floor finishes and the external precast samples.
Massing, Roof & Facade Development Massing model development of colour, roof profile and facade.
Facade Cast Exploring the depth of reveal and size of apertures.
Facade Cast Exploring the depth of reveal and size of apertures.
Roof Form Optioneering roof forms around a central opening.
Programme Overlay Building up the layers of health care and early years programme per floor.
Perimeter Programme Testing how healthcare spaces are arranged in a perimeter condition.
Extrusion & Reveal Investigating the extrusion and pushing of mass in response to entrance, programme and areas of void.
Initial Massing Tests Testing the footprint and the section within the existing context.
Testing the Mass within the Context Looking at the massing and entrance points in relation to the neighbouring North Block and the public realm.
Massing in Response to the Environment Breaking down the mass in response to sunlight, views, shelter and landscape.
Initial Footprint Optioneering
Early Years Spatial Concept A combined diagram looking at the flexibility of space, areas of gathering, views out and storage.
Diagram Child led vs Adult led (Child led)
The Early Years Entrance Diagram explaining the Early Years ground floor entrance with an elevated nursery facility.
A 24-Hour Programme A diagram exploring the range of uses and activities required for the Health Centre & Early Years.
Exploring Mixed Use Programmes within a Single Building A concept diagram explaining a floor by floor arrangement of programme and activity.
The Brief - A Mixed Use Building A diagram outlining the combination of uses required as part of the brief requirements.
Types of User Identifying the wide range of people that will use the health centre & nursery.
Forming the Brief Diagram beginning to identifying brief spaces and requirements.
Forming the Brief Diagram beginning to identifying brief spaces and requirements.
Site visit Analysis of local context
Site visit Aylesbury Estate
Figure Ground Diagram highlights the site within the Aylesbury Estate Masterplan.

Harold Moody Health Centre