Haworth Tompkins are working with Kensington and Chelsea Council on proposals for a new nursery and children’s centre combined with social rent homes. This will replace an existing nursery on a site next to Westfield Park in an area where there is an established history of children claiming the space for makeshift play. This started when parts of the original terraced streets were cleared following bomb damage from World War II. They would defend their new found space by laying down in the roads to stop vehicles passing. Eventually this space was turned into a park and later a nursery was added. The project aims to continue the history of children using the space by carefully combining the different uses as well as improving the accessibility and prominence of the site. Ambitious environmental performance targets for the new building are set by the borough’s new Zero Carbon Development Strategy, which aims towards Passive House standards.
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.
Planning approval has been granted for two new residential developments at Regents Court and Orwell Court & Welshpool Street, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing Hackney New Homes Programme.
Following the announcement of £10m investment from the Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to undertake critical infrastructure repairs to the Grade I listed Royal Festival Hall, we are delighted to announce our appointment to work with the Southbank Centre on the next phases of this landmark project.
Tendring Cochester Borders Garden Community wins Pineapple Award for Future Place over 20ha!
Haworth Tompkins is thrilled to be working with Ashford Borough Council on the transformation of the former Odeon cinema building into a vibrant new cultural and community venue in the heart of Ashford.
Pembroke Mill Lane in Cambridge has won one of 21 National Civic Trust Awards from more than 300 entries.
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