Hornsey Town Hall is a North London landmark. The modernist venue has a rich history as a hub for local events and council activities, but in recent decades it’s fallen into disrepair. We’ve restored this much-loved building and added a variety of spaces so a new generation of people can enjoy its civic charms.
Our sensitive design comprises a full architectural and interior refurbishment of the Grade II*-listed town hall to transform it into an arts centre and hotel. The majority of the building is dedicated to public use, with new community and events spaces as well as a café and a co-working hub. The redevelopment also includes a restaurant and new flats in the Grade II-listed annex next door, plus three new apartment blocks.
The local community now has open access to the town hall’s famed council rooms, including new event spaces in the Assembly Hall, Committee Room and Council Chamber. And they are able to enjoy improved landscaping in the Town Hall Square as well as the new Town Hall Gardens by Hornsey Library – outdoor spaces that used for art installations, markets and more. We’ve taken care to choose a materials palette for the scheme that enhances the town hall’s setting while respecting its historical significance, with features and finishes that complement its stately Art Deco design.
Our restoration prioritises art, education and community, securing the town hall’s future as a neighbourhood focal point – a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.
Hornsey Town Hall been a long-running project at Make and one that has helped define our practice’s approach to social value, serving a cross-section of Crouch End, with all generations able to use and benefit from the building.
Committee Room
New-build residential apartments
