Responding to the history of Electric Avenue, this scheme delivers public realm and market management improvements to support market traders and local businesses. In addition to connecting the Brixton Market triangle, the scheme delivered shop-front façade improvements and a new landmark sign as part of a heritage-led intervention programme.

The scheme, developed in collaboration with the council and market traders, provides a new spatial coherence in a manner that retains the street’s iconic character, while establishing a street retail environment that is fit-for-purpose in the 21st century and serves to redress the street markets’ gradual decline. Stall locations have been rearranged to create a well-balanced street with improved access and visibility.

Co-production and open collaboration underpin the Brixton Market project. Extensive consultation with traders, shop owners, residents and the wider community informed the design process throughout. This has resulted in a scheme that best serves the needs of all, aids a sense of ownership and helps to deliver change from the bottom-up.