Discover the 2023 Don't Move, Improve! Winners

Featuring renovations that highlight the importance of improving the sustainable credentials of London’s homes this year's shortlist has embraced the 'Green Ambitions' theme. Other significant themes for 2023 include a focus on wellbeing, with innovative improvements to daylight, better access to nature and inclusion of mood-enhancing colours. Maximising space to provide solutions for compact living is also notable across this year’s projects.

Don’t Move, Improve! is a project run by NLA encouraging great design in everyday life, celebrating the newest and most innovative home improvement projects from across London.

The annual competition – now celebrating its 12th year – showcases the diversity and character of homes being redesigned in London. 

The competition is part of an annual programme of events - including 1-1 architect consultations, networking and learning events - as well as an exhibition, magazine and regular insights.