Merton Council has named Charles Holland Architects the winner of its competition for a bold and striking new 90,000 temporary bandstand in Mitcham, south London The winning multidisciplinary team will now work with local people to co-design and then deliver a new temporary and re-usable bandstand for Mitcham Town Centre that will be used from July to September for the next three years.Charles Holland Architects working with fabricator Raskl was chosen ahead of an undisclosed shortlist of rival teams to win the commission.The project aims to boost footfall by drawing on the history of an earlier bandstand that was constructed in the 1920s on the Fair Green in Mitcham Town Centre but was removed in the mid-20th century.AdvertisementThe completed bandstand will be called What Goes Around, a reference to its use of recycled materials as well as the return of a bandstand to the area after 100 years.Deputy leader, councillor and cabinet member for civic pride and climate change Eleanor Stringer said: The new bandstand will be a celebration of Mitchams history and heritage as well as its future.Mitchams community is so proud of this area and wants to see improvements made. The new bandstand will be at the heart of Fair Green, and is one of many ways we are revitalising the area bringing it to life for everyone who lives, works and visits here.Were delighted to be working with Charles Holland Architects, who will reach out to the community to involve them in this exciting project.Mitcham is located around 11.6km south-west of Charing Cross. Local landmarks include Godsmark Architectures Merton Sea Cadet Corps Hall, the Pollards Pop-Up By Okra Studio and Mitcham Cricket Green which is thought to be one of the oldest cricket greens in the world.AdvertisementThe latest project aims to deliver a new bold and striking temporary bandstand structure on Fair Green in the centre of Mitcham. The bold, robust and safe structure is expected to be freestanding with no permanent fixtures made to the ground.Charles Holland Architects practice principal Charles Holland said: This is a lovely project to be involved in, something that we hope will add an important element of fun and spontaneity to Mitcham Fair Green.We are very happy to be working with the team at Merton Council, our collaborators at Raskl, and the people of Mitcham in developing What Goes Around.2025-01-29Merlin Fulchercomment and share