Planning permission has been secured for the transformation of 980 Great West Road in Brentford, marking a major milestone for the reuse-led redevelopment of the former GSK headquarters. Working with Hadley Property Group, Haworth Tompkins led the masterplan and retention strategy for the 13-acre site, establishing a reuse-first approach that repurposes the existing basement substructure and tower structure to significantly reduce embodied carbon. The approved scheme will deliver a new mixed-use neighbourhood including 2,300 homes and 300,000 sq.ft of commercial, community and educational space. Haworth Tompkins is leading the masterplan and designing several plots across the site, with dRMM, Metropolitan Workshop LLP and Studio Egret West, as plot architects, Studio Egret West as landscape architects and Turley as planning consultant.
“Working with Hadley over the past two years to develop a masterplan rooted in their bold vision for a vibrant, regenerative neighbourhood emerging from a vacant corporate campus has been an exciting journey. It has been a genuine team effort, working closely with our co-designers Studio Egret West, Metropolitan Workshop and dRMM, as well as the London Borough of Hounslow, local residents and businesses. Together we have sought to ensure that circular economy principles, adaptive reuse and landscape are fundamental to the masterplan, shaping a place that is open, connected and sustainable. We are delighted to see the project reach this significant milestone and look forward to seeing the masterplan become a reality.” Chris Fellner, Director Haworth Tompkins
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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