Race Cottam Architects
Exterior of a modern brick Scouts building with a circular “Scouts 105th Sheffield (High Green)” sign, entrance doors, and a grassy area in front under a blue sky.Exterior of a modern brick Scouts building with a circular “Scouts 105th Sheffield (High Green)” sign, entrance doors, and a grassy area in front under a blue sky.
105th Sheffield Scouts HQSheffield

An award-winning, net zero sustainable scout hut designed to support community growth and future generations.

Exterior view of a contemporary building with a hallow pitched roof combining brick and dark grey metal cladding, set along a sloped landscaped path with planting and a clear blue sky overhead.
Interior corridor with terrazzo look flooring and a perforated ceiling, featuring a large wall graphic of a young person with hard hard and harness overlaid on a green leafy pattern, with doors and openings along the hallway.
Interior workshop and storage space with exposed concrete ceiling, featuring industrial metal shelving filled with tools and materials, and a central trailer with tow bar.
Exterior view of a brick building with a magenta fascia and circular Scouts sign, featuring an open garage-style workshop with tools and equipment visible inside, set along a gravel path.
Project info

A new, sustainable headquarters for the 105th High Green Scouts, replacing an outdated building with a flexible, energy efficient facility that supports both scouting activities and wider community use. A fabric first approach, high performance envelope, air source heat pump, and solar panels enable the building to generate more energy than it consumes that is net zero in operation. reducing costs and environmental impact.

The design provides adaptable spaces for growing membership, shared use, and inclusive programmes.

Durable, low carbon materials ensure longevity, while collaborative design ensured the building meets local needs, creating a resilient, strong community focused hub for future generations.


[ Images and video courtesy of the 105th Sheffield Scouts ]

Location

Sheffield

Date

2024

Client

High Green Scouts

Services

Architecture
Principal Designer (CDM)

Cost

£580,000

Area

438 sq.m

Main Contractor

HP Construction Ltd

Team

Dice Consulting Engineers Ltd
Anderson Green
Stockarth Project Solutions

Awards

Judges' Special Award for Community Value, Sheffield Design Awards
People's Choice Award, Sheffield Design Awards

Our Team

Stuart Taylor
Asu Amca

“The building’s form draws inspiration from the iconic ridge tent, symbolising shelter, adventure, and exploration and this is exactly what the building is now being used for.

Winning both the Sheffield Design Awards Judge’s Choice for Community Value and the People’s Choice Award is incredibly rewarding but a powerful recognition of how meaningful architecture can positively shape and support communities.”

Stuart Taylor Associate Race Cottam Architects
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