Architects appointed as plans advance for new Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
25 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Hounslow Council has appointed engineering consultancy AECOM, working alongside Faulkner Browns Architects, to take forward designs for a replacement Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, the council announced on Thursday.
The existing centre on Normandy Avenue has long been a focal point for swimming, fitness and community activity across the borough, and the appointment of specialist leisure architects signals the project is moving beyond early feasibility into substantive design work. Faulkner Browns is a practice with particular experience in aquatic and sports facilities, which suggests the council is serious about producing a building fit for purpose over the long term.
For Chiswick residents, the centre is the nearest public pool offering lane swimming and family swimming sessions, and its future capacity and programming will matter to a wide range of users — from school groups and competitive swimmers to older adults using hydrotherapy sessions.
No timeline or planning application reference has been published yet, but the appointment is a concrete step forward after years of discussion about the ageing site. Residents wishing to follow progress can monitor updates on the council's website. Full announcement from Hounslow Council