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UAL Greenhouse x Blue Garage Awards 2025 – Celebrating design start-ups in south London

Two women sit across from each other at a modern table. One is in a wheelchair, the other on a chair. Both are smiling, with

Written byAlyssa Becht
Published date 25 July 2025

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the UAL Greenhouse x Blue Garage Awards 2025, a bold new initiative supporting emerging creative talent in south London. This award is the result of an exciting new partnership between UAL’s Greenhouse programme, based at The Hub, Peckham and Blue Garage in Lewisham.

Four exceptional graduates from the Greenhouse programme have been awarded 6 months free workspace and access to specialist making workshops at Blue Garage.

The winners

Centred Studio

Centred Studio addresses the lack of inclusivity in spatial design by creating furniture that emphasises aesthetics, adaptability and accessibility.

Founded by Nina Alexandra Zenhäusern (MA Interior and Spatial Design, Camberwell College of Arts).

EcoLattice

EcoLattice is a sustainable foam-based material designed for application across areas such as interior design, footwear and the automotive industry.

Founded by Yash Shah (MA Material Futures, Central Saint Martins) and Harinad Pottamkulanagra Manoj (MA Design for Industry 5.0, Central Saint Martins).

Low Tide Labs

Low Tide Labs is developing living skincare samples using bacterial cellulose (BC) and microalgae, offering a new solution of natural, sustainable skin treatments.

Founded by Namita Bhatnagar (MA Biodesign, Central Saint Martins).

A textured white sponge sits on a modern white chair with soft lighting and a blurred background, conveying a minimalistic and clean tone. — **EcoLattice, Yash Shah, 2023 MA Material Futures and Harinad Pottamkulanagra Manoj, 2025 MA Design for Industry 5.0, Central Saint Martins, UAL**

We’re incredibly grateful to Greenhouse for helping us grow an idea into a real material platform. Winning the Blue Garage Award gives us the space and support to keep building, experimenting and expanding.

— Yash Shah, Founder, EcoLattice

Three clear pump bottles of — **Low Tide Labs, Namita Bhatnagar, 2023, MA Biodesign, Central Saint Martins, UAL**

About the Greenhouse programme

The Greenhouse programme is UAL’s business incubator for graduates and south London-based entrepreneurs building tech and digital businesses that are sustainable and socially conscious.

Now, with the support of Blue Garage, we’re deepening our commitment to creative enterprise in our local communities. Together, we’re building a creative south London where bold ideas thrive.

Apply for 2026

Applications to join Greenhouse: New ideas for positive change 2026 open Monday 31 October 2025.

If you have any questions contact greenhouse@arts.ac.uk