Haworth Tompkins was delighted to attend an opening event last weekend in celebration of Pembroke College’s transformative Mill Lane development, marking the culmination of a nine-year journey in collaboration with the College. As architects for this significant project, we are incredibly proud to have led the design and to have played a part in shaping the College’s diverse new facilities. It was fantastic to see the landscaping in bloom and the HT designed spaces being used for performances, exhibitions and talks, demonstrating the flexibility and versatility of the new and refurbished spaces.
The event brought together the Dolby family, alumni, and supporters to celebrate this milestone. The day began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dagmar Dolby, her sons Dave and Tom, and other family members, before guests explored the new spaces, including the stunning Dolby Court. Throughout the day, the College also hosted a series of conversations in the new Auditorium, compered by Anna Lapwood and Alex Macqueen.
Pembroke Mill Lane is the most significant expansion of the College since the fourteenth century, providing a range of public and collegiate spaces within new and existing buildings on a complex site in the historic city centre. The development includes enhanced teaching, residential, administrative, and communal facilities, arranged around new gardens and courtyards. Publicly accessible elements include a gatehouse, exhibition space, foyer, and a flexible auditorium within a Grade II-listed former church, supporting music performance, lectures, and events.
This project, years in the making, is a true reflection of the College's commitment to both academic excellence and a forward-looking, inclusive vision. We are honoured to have contributed to such a transformational development, which will serve the College and its community for generations to come.
Five Haworth Tompkins projects have secured six shortlist places across the 2026 AJ Architecture Awards and NLA Awards. The recognition reflects the breadth of our expertise across culture, housing, regeneration and masterplanning - from the sensitive transformation of listed cultural buildings to major residential developments and urban masterplans.
Planning permission has been secured for the first phase of the transformation of St Botolph's Quarter in central Colchester, marking an important milestone in the city's long-term regeneration.
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.
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