The future of affordable housing – in pictures

Morpeth Road, Hackney by Jan Kattein Architects. On this site near Victoria Park, east London – one of three sites offered to entrants to submit designs for – bright colours are used to effect Photograph: Jan Kattein Architects

Morpeth Road, Hackney by Birds Portchmouth Russum. A crescent with contrasting tones of brick and wood Photograph: Birds Portchmouth Russum

Morpeth Road, Hackney by 5th Studio. A variety buildings provide for mixed-size households Photograph: 5th Studio

Morpeth Road, Hackney by Allsop Gollings architects. Pale stone for a bright feel Photograph: Allsop Gollings architects

Morpeth Road, Hackney by Belfast-based Hall McKnight. Family homes Photograph: Hall McKnight

Morpeth Road, Hackney by Studio Octopi Photograph: Studio Octopi

Morpeth Road, Hackney by Daykin Marshall Studio. A dark finish contrasts with existing homes Photograph: Daykin Marshall Studio

Morpeth Road, Hackney by Urban Salon. Bold, angular designs bring a contemporary feel Photograph: Urban Salon

Palmer Garages, Islington by David Kohn Architects. Even on this tight site there is room for outdoor balcony space Photograph: David Kohn Architects

Palmer Garages, Islington by Amin Taha Architects. Shared gardens overlooked by flats Photograph: Amin Taha Architects

Palmer Garages, Islington by Lyndon Goode Architects Photograph: Mizzoni Simona/Lyndon Goode Architects

Palmer Garages, Islington by Paul Archer Design. Asymmetry adds interest to the street Photograph: Paul Archer Design

Palmer Garages, Islington by Stephen Taylor Architects. Streetspace for children to play in Photograph: Stephen Taylor Architects

Palmer Garages, Islington by Studio 54 Architecture Photograph: Studio 54 Architecture

Palmer Garages, Islington by Studio Sam Causer and Geraldine Dening. Incorporating shop space
Photograph: Studio Sam Causer and Geraldine Dening

Pembury Youth Hall, Hackney by Adam Khan Architects. The third competition site, giving flats a shared roof garden Photograph: Adam Khan Architects

Pembury Youth Hall, Hackney by Coffey Architects. Balconies echo existing housing, adding a modern feel Photograph: Coffey Architects

Pembury Youth Hall, Hackney by Denizen Works. A striking contrast to existing buildings Photograph: Denizen Works

Pembury Youth Hall, Hackney by Pitman Tozer Photograph: Pitman Tozer

Pembury Youth Hall, Hackney by Gort Scott. Bold detailing helps this building stand out Photograph: Gort Scott