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.
Pembroke Mill Lane for Pembroke College, Cambridge, has been shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious award for architecture.
Wonderful to see the new performance spaces at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) alive with performance, rehearsal and teaching.
Pembroke Mill Lane, Cambridge has received a RIBA National Award.
Haworth Tompkins has been shortlisted in two categories at this year's Building Design Architect of the Year Awards.
We are so pleased to see The Court Theatre continue to receive industry recognition, with multiple honours at Friday night's Property Council New Zealand Industry Awards, including the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Judges' Choice Award.
In the second of three NLA articles, Tom Gibson, Associate Director at Haworth Tompkins, reflects on the practice’s international mass timber projects and the lessons they offer for timber construction in the UK.
Last week, Haworth Tompkins received the Dewi-Prys Thomas Award for our work on Theatr Clwyd in Mold, North Wales. The award celebrates the role of design in improving quality of life and supporting regeneration across Wales.
The redevelopment of Pembroke Mill Lane, Cambridge, for Pembroke College has been recognised with four RIBA awards, including a 2026 RIBA East Award, Building of the Year, Project Architect and the Conservation Award.
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