2025 was a demanding year for the built environment, but also one of real momentum for Haworth Tompkins. Against a challenging economic and political backdrop, the practice continued to adapt, collaborate and deliver work of lasting value. Over the course of the year, we were appointed on twenty new commissions across cultural, civic, education, commercial, residential and regeneration sectors. These ranged from major urban masterplans and neighbourhood frameworks to theatres, museums, workplaces and experimental low‑carbon projects. Together, they reflect the trust placed in the practice by our clients and our ability to work at multiple scales, often within complex, sensitive and highly contextual settings.
Progress on existing work was equally significant. Eight projects secured planning consent following long periods of consultation, research and design development, while more than twelve projects moved forward on site across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America. At the same time, six major schemes reached completion, contributing new cultural and civic spaces to towns and cities from North Wales to New Zealand, and reinforcing our long‑standing commitment to reuse, retrofit and regeneration. Alongside our work across the UK, we continued to strengthen our presence in Europe, Australasia and North America, and welcomed a return to museum and gallery projects. Research‑led work around decarbonisation and energy infrastructure also grew in importance, informing both individual projects and wider practice thinking.
The year’s work was recognised with over twenty awards and shortlists spanning architecture, conservation, sustainability, education and practice culture. These acknowledgements reflect not only completed buildings, but the collective skill, care and commitment of our teams. Above all, 2025 demonstrated resilience. It was a year defined by steady progress, hard‑won approvals and collaboration, resulting in meaningful outcomes and strong foundations for the year ahead. As we move into 2026, we look forward to continuing to work closely with clients and collaborators to build on this shared momentum.
Haworth Tompkins has three projects shortlisted at this year’s Pineapple Awards: The Developer and Festival of Place, which celebrate excellence in placemaking. The shortlists demonstrate the strength of our approach to placemaking and collaborative design.
Unanimous planning permission has been granted for Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula, a new 3,000-capacity performance venue designed by Haworth Tompkins.
Haworth Tompkins Associate Director Ken Okonkwo has been reappointed as a Mayor’s Design Advocate (MDA) for the 2025–2028 term, marking his second appointment to the role.
The £2 billion York Central regeneration project has submitted the latest planning application for the next stage of delivery and includes Haworth Tompkins designs for Foundry Village; a walkable, street-based neighbourhood designed that will deliver 368 mixed-tenure homes.
Theatr Clwyd has been shortlisted for Theatre Building of the Year at this year’s Stage Awards.
Pembroke Mill Lane, Cambridge and The Warburg Renaissance have been selected as Regional Finalists in the 2026 Civic Trust Awards and will now be considered for National Awards with the winners announced January 2026.
Haworth Tompkins has completed Backstage at the Old Vic, a new build six storey extension to the Grade II* listed Old Vic Theatre, in London’s Waterloo marking a bold new chapter in the theatre’s remarkable 200-year story.
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