Alessandro Caruso Architects (ACA) is celebrating further industry recognition after Langtree Care Home in Standish, Wigan, was named a UK Regional Winner at the prestigious SBID International Design Awards 2026.
Designed by ACA for Millennium Care Group, the 52-bed specialist dementia care home received the accolade in the Healthcare & Wellness Design category, recognising the collaborative approach taken to create an environment that supports residents' comfort, independence and wellbeing.
The achievement marks another milestone for the practice, which specialises in healthcare, care home and community architecture and highlights the importance of thoughtful design in improving the lives of people who use these facilities.
The SBID International Design Awards, organised by the Society of British and International Interior Design, celebrate outstanding projects from across the global design industry.
Entries are evaluated through a two-stage assessment process that considers both technical achievement and creative excellence.
Representing the project team at the London awards ceremony were ACA architect Kornel Witkowski and Joyce Clutton of Joyce Clutton Interiors, whose combined expertise helped shape the completed development.
The recognition reflects the successful partnership between ACA, Millennium Care Group, Joyce Clutton Interiors and the wider project team.
Langtree Care Home forms part of Millennium Care Group's Standish Care Village and was developed to provide specialist accommodation for people living with dementia.
Rather than adopting the traditional institutional approach often associated with larger care facilities, the building has been arranged into smaller, household-style environments.
Each household benefits from its own communal lounge and dining facilities, helping residents experience a more familiar and comfortable daily routine.
The architectural design also incorporates clear circulation routes, spacious private bedrooms and accessible en-suite facilities, supporting residents' independence, privacy and dignity.
Externally, traditional brickwork, pitched roofs and dormer windows help the development sit comfortably within its surroundings, while landscaped outdoor spaces provide opportunities for residents to connect with nature.
The result is a purpose-built care environment that combines the practical requirements of specialist dementia provision with the welcoming character of a home.
The success of Langtree demonstrates the value of bringing together architectural, interior design and care expertise from the earliest stages of a project.
While ACA was responsible for the building and landscape architecture, Joyce Clutton Interiors developed an interior scheme inspired by the Lake District and its cultural heritage.
References to familiar landscapes and literary figures, including Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, help create opportunities for reminiscence and conversation.
Working closely with the University of Stirling, the interior design approach also considered how the environment could encourage independence and meaningful everyday activities.
Interactive kitchens, carefully selected colours and distinctive household interiors contribute to a setting that feels personal, recognisable and welcoming.
Together, these design elements demonstrate how collaboration across different disciplines can create environments that respond to the emotional as well as physical needs of residents.
The SBID UK Regional Award is the latest in a series of achievements for Langtree Care Home during 2026.
The development was also Highly Commended at the Design in Mental Health Awards and shortlisted for New Build Project of the Year at the Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards.
These accolades reinforce the project's contribution to the evolving standards of specialist care accommodation and recognise the dedication of everyone involved in its delivery.
For ACA, the continued recognition also reflects the practice's commitment to creating buildings that make a positive difference to people's everyday lives.
As the demand for high-quality dementia care continues, developments such as Langtree highlight the important role that architecture and interior design can play in supporting residents, families and care providers.
The project demonstrates that specialist care facilities can successfully combine operational efficiency with a warm, domestic atmosphere that promotes dignity, familiarity and social interaction.
ACA congratulates Millennium Care Group, Joyce Clutton Interiors and the wider project team on this latest achievement.
To learn more about the award-winning development, visit ACA's Langtree Care Home project page.
