Race Cottam Architects
EcoPark House in the background with river in the foreground with reflections of the building. Trees to the right and left of image.EcoPark House in the background with river in the foreground with reflections of the building. Trees to the right and left of image.
EcoPark HouseNorth London

EcoPark House is an off-grid community and education centre demonstrating how sustainable architecture can transform waste infrastructure into a place for learning.

Close-up of an interior architectural detail of the rooflight over the main staircase showing angular planes of orange and white walls intersecting beneath a dark ceiling, with sharp lines and contrasting textures.
EcoPark House
A modern two-story building with a wooden slatted exterior facade and large glass doors at ground level, viewed from an angle along a paved walkway with small landscaped plants in the foreground under an overcast sky.
Front view of a contemporary two-story building with a timber-clad facade and a full-width glass upper level, featuring a central entrance with signage reading “EcoPark House,” under a cloudy sky.
View of an interior space with a chair on the left that is viewed through a glass entrance door. View of the outdoor area in the backround with a red object visible that is a life saving aid for the river beyond. To the right of the entrance door is a large orange graphic of the room number '2' on a concrete coloured wall.
Interior view of a stairwell ascending to the centre of the image with bright orange steps and matching wall accents and painted orange steelwork, featuring a metal handrail, white walls, and a modern ceiling light fixture above.
Project info

EcoPark House is a purpose-built education and community hub at Edmonton EcoPark that helps visitors understand waste, recycling and the circular economy. Designed to support learning and public engagement, the building includes flexible teaching spaces, visitor facilities and accommodation for the Edmonton Sea Cadets.

Sustainability is central to the design: the building operates off-grid using rooftop solar panels and ground-source heat pumps, while high-performance insulation, natural ventilation and rainwater harvesting reduce energy and water use. Recycled and low-impact materials are integrated throughout the interiors, reinforcing the building’s environmental message. Together, these strategies make EcoPark House both a highly efficient building and an educational tool in its own right.

Location

North London

Date

Completed 2025

Client

Waterman Group, North London Waste Authority (NLWA)

Services

Architecture
Interior Design

Sustainability

Off Grid
EcoPark South as whole achieved BREEAM Very Good

Cost

Part of 1st phase of £1.2b project

Area

1200 sq.m

Main Contractor

Taylor Woodrow

Team

Waterman Group
Taylor Woodrow
Grimshaw Architects

Our Team

David Speddings
Paul Sawyer
Amy Paget

Awards

Social Infrastructure Project of the Year (BCIA) 2025
Public Sector Procurement Project of the Year (Tomorrow’s Procurement awards)

“Our proactive management of mid-programme changes, particularly the transition of EcoPark House to an off-grid facility, demonstrated our commitment to adaptability and collaboration.”

David Speddings Project Architect - Race Cottam Architects
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