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.
Haworth Tompkins has three projects shortlisted at this year’s Pineapple Awards: The Developer and Festival of Place, which celebrate excellence in placemaking. The shortlists demonstrate the strength of our approach to placemaking and collaborative design.
Unanimous planning permission has been granted for Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula, a new 3,000-capacity performance venue designed by Haworth Tompkins.
Haworth Tompkins Associate Director Ken Okonkwo has been reappointed as a Mayor’s Design Advocate (MDA) for the 2025–2028 term, marking his second appointment to the role.
2025 was a demanding year for the built environment, but also one of real momentum for Haworth Tompkins. Against a challenging economic and political backdrop, the practice continued to adapt, collaborate and deliver work of lasting value.
The £2 billion York Central regeneration project has submitted the latest planning application for the next stage of delivery and includes Haworth Tompkins designs for Foundry Village; a walkable, street-based neighbourhood designed that will deliver 368 mixed-tenure homes.
Theatr Clwyd has been shortlisted for Theatre Building of the Year at this year’s Stage Awards.
Pembroke Mill Lane, Cambridge and The Warburg Renaissance have been selected as Regional Finalists in the 2026 Civic Trust Awards and will now be considered for National Awards with the winners announced January 2026.
Haworth Tompkins has completed Backstage at the Old Vic, a new build six storey extension to the Grade II* listed Old Vic Theatre, in London’s Waterloo marking a bold new chapter in the theatre’s remarkable 200-year story.
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