We are pleased to share the completion of The Court Theatre in Ōtautahi Christchurch, a project that marks the long-awaited return of New Zealand’s largest professional theatre company to the city centre. Designed in close collaboration with Athfield Architects, Charcoalblue, The Court Theatre and Christchurch City Council - the new building represents an international partnership built on shared values of creativity, sustainability, and community.
Following the devastating 2011 earthquake, the project offered an opportunity to help re-establish a vital part of Christchurch’s cultural life. Together, we have created a purpose-built producing theatre where performance, rehearsal, and production spaces are integrated to support every stage of the creative process. The design combines mass timber, steel, and concrete to achieve a balance of resilience, warmth, and environmental responsibility, while open, interconnected spaces allow audiences to experience the energy of theatre-making firsthand.
The return of The Court Theatre marks a new chapter in Christchurch’s cultural and civic renewal, creating a place designed to nurture creativity and support the city’s vibrant artistic future.
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.
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.
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