Haworth Tompkins held an away day, focusing on our Practice and Design Goals as we approach 2030. Chaired by Hattie Hartman from Architects’ Journal, the whole studio got together to address our response to the planetary emergency. Through a mixture of talks and workshops, the studio reflected on our progress since our last away day in 2019, and ways in which we can continue to change our internal processes as well as how we design. We heard from Rafe Bertram from LB Enfield, Judith Sykes from Expedition Engineering, Mike Wells from Biodiversity by Design, Andre Viljoen, Professor of Architecture at University of Brighton, Alex Whitcroft from KIN and Gwilym Still from Max Fordham on a variety of topics including Urban Masterplanning, Sustainable Communities, Urban Ecology, Energy and Whole Life Carbon. Following these talks, and an open discussion with all the speakers, we broke into small groups, looking at what we can do in the coming days, weeks and months. The conversations will continue within the studio on how we can incorporate what we’ve learnt, pioneering solutions we can offer, and how we can share all of this more widely.
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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