Power Out of Restriction

Power Out of Restriction POoR Collective focuses on the development of communities through the elevation of young people.

Beyond the Bridge is a major transformation project reimagining Falcon Road Bridge - from a dark, unwelcoming railway un...
13/05/2026

Beyond the Bridge is a major transformation project reimagining Falcon Road Bridge - from a dark, unwelcoming railway underpass for Europe’s busiest station into a vibrant, inclusive, and community-owned landmark at the heart of Clapham Junction. Developed with a multidisciplinary team the project places community engagement, sustainability, and safety at its core.

The design has been shaped through extensive community engagement, including over 1,000 survey responses, walking tours, creative workshops, and a Community Design Review Panel. This collaborative process ensured the final scheme reflected Wandsworth’s rich cultural identity and local stories while addressing key community concerns around lighting, noise, and safety.

Central to the design is the concept of community ownership, expressed through co-designed enamel-clad panels and artwork celebrating neighbourhood landmarks and lived experiences.

Image credit: Dion Barrett

Beyond the Bridge is a major transformation project reimagining Falcon Road Bridge - from a dark, unwelcoming railway un...
11/05/2026

Beyond the Bridge is a major transformation project reimagining Falcon Road Bridge - from a dark, unwelcoming railway underpass for Europe’s busiest station into a vibrant, inclusive, and community-owned landmark at the heart of Clapham Junction. Developed with a multidisciplinary team the project places community engagement, sustainability, and safety at its core.

The design has been shaped through extensive community engagement, including over 1,000 survey responses, walking tours, creative workshops, and a Community Design Review Panel. This collaborative process ensured the final scheme reflected Wandsworth’s rich cultural identity and local stories while addressing key community concerns around lighting, noise, and safety.

Central to the design is the concept of community ownership, expressed through co-designed enamel-clad panels and artwork celebrating neighbourhood landmarks and lived experiences.


Image Credit: Mickey-LF-Lee

Sadler Close MUGA is a community sports space on the Sadler Close estate in the heart of Mitcham, South London. The proj...
06/05/2026

Sadler Close MUGA is a community sports space on the Sadler Close estate in the heart of Mitcham, South London. The project was delivered in collaboration with the young people from the estate. Funded by Clarion Futures Communities (the charitable foundation within Clarion Housing Group) the project formed part of a wider Community Ambassador Programme.
A series of creative engagement activities underpinned the design process.

These began with door-to-door outreach to ensure residents were informed, invited to participate, and able to share their views. Workshops followed, giving young residents the chance to explore proposals, develop skills, and influence the space they would ultimately use. Sessions included a photography and walking workshop around Mitcham, as well as co-design workshops at Shine Youth Group, Mitcham Library, and directly on the Sadler Close estate MUGA itself.

In total, 12 young residents and 5 parents, carers, or family members participated in the workshops or painting stages, alongside two Clarion apprentices who supported the site’s transformation. The outreach stage reached over 30 young people and parents, fostering a strong sense of ownership and pride in the final design.

Image credit: Andy Stagg

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