Organizer Information
Barratt London is a leading residential property developer with over 40 years of experience, delivering state-of-the-art apartments, riverside communities, and large mixed-use regeneration schemes across London. London is a real estate consultancy specializing in cultural strategy,
public art, community engagement, and commercial strategy. They coordinate this commission and serve as the main point of contact for applicants.
Title & Description
Southern Gateway at Springfield Village – Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Barratt London and AND London invite creative practitioners to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to design, fabricate, and install a landmark gateway at the southern entrance of Springfield Village, Tooting Bec, London. The gateway will serve as a functional entrance to Springfield Park and a welcoming point for the new mixed-use community, reflecting local history, identity, and heritage. The project prioritizes meaningful community engagement and capacity building, offering opportunities for skills development and training during fabrication. The commission seeks innovative, durable, and visually impactful public artworks that establish a conceptual link between the park, the new neighborhood, and the wider masterplan.
Categories
Public Art,
Installation, Visual Arts, Design, Hybrid
Eligibility
- Open to UK-based creative practitioners, including individual artists, studios, or collectives.
- A connection to the London Borough of Wandsworth is desirable.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building or socially engaged practice.
- Experience designing, fabricating, and installing public art or similar projects.
- Availability for the full project timeline.
- Valid Public Liability Insurance.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Commission budget: £70,000 + VAT (inclusive of fees, materials, fabrication, installation, design, engagement/capacity building, and contingency).
- Shortlisted applicants receive a £1,500 honorarium for developed proposals.
- Opportunity to contribute to one of London’s largest new public parks and a major mixed-use neighborhood.
- Engagement with local communities, including Friends of Streatham Cemetery.
- High visibility through Springfield Village’s ongoing cultural program.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a single PDF (max 15MB) including:
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Cover Letter outlining relevant experience, skills, and professional practice (max 1 page)
- Portfolio of up to 4 relevant projects demonstrating experience in community engagement and capacity building
- Statement of Eligibility (max 1 page)
- Proof of right to work in the UK and relevant insurance
Note: No design work is required at the EOI stage.
How to Apply?
Please send your submission to:
springfieldvillage@andlondon.net
(as a single PDF - max 15MB) with the subject line ‘NAME_EOI - Southern Gateway Springfield Village’.)
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
- Shortlist Invitations: 30 March 2026
- Deadline for Developed Proposals: 4 May 2026
- Interviews & Appointment: May–June 2026
- Design Period: June–August 2026
- Fabrication: August–December 2026
- Installation: January 2027
- Launch Event: 2027
Location
Tooting Bec, London Borough of Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
- Gateway must be lockable and durable, considering minimal foundation excavation and ecological lighting requirements.
- Design should reference Springfield Park and Streatham Cemetery, and integrate with existing site materials (brick piers, stone capping, black vertical bar railings).
- The project forms part of a broader cultural garden initiative across Springfield Village, which includes multiple public art installations and seating.
- Applicants agree to collaborate with the project team, participate in site visits, production meetings, and supply marketing materials as required.
