In Progress: Public consultation

—Building on a series of co-design events, we invited the community to help develop ideas for the Gourley Triangle site in Tottenham at a public consultation event led by Haringey Council. Discussions focussed on the design of new public spaces, opportunities for new creative workspace and commercial space, and mechanisms for retaining and enhancing the historic character of the site

On Site: Barking Industria

—The galvanised steel construction of the helical ramp is now complete, with the north block frame fast approaching. The ramp will enable access to the Flatted Factory and SME units making up this stacked, industrial development

In Progress: Prototype workspace

—Our high performing workspace provides a flexible framework that intensifies and unlocks an industrial site in Enfield. The building is a vibrant ecosystem which accommodates existing light industrial businesses and attracts new or growing start ups to the area. There are ‘lock up and leave’ units at ground floor accessed via a vehicle yard; dynamic co-working spaces at second and third floor; and rentable hydroponic greenhouses at roof level

On Site: Tracking progress

—Progress in Cambridge for the Pembroke College, Mill Lane Development, with the exposed oak glulam frame, CLT deck and facing brickwork beginning to emerge on site

Report: Performing Arts

—We have been immersed in thinking about, talking about, designing and experiencing performing arts buildings for three decades now, working with many of the world’s most influential show makers. Here is a publication looking at our approach to these projects. Click on the link, or the arrow, to view

On Site: Cut concrete slab

—Concrete slab cut to create a new opening for the stair at King's House - reconfiguring the circulation has been key in making the building suitable for use by King's Cross Church. We have retained as much as possible of the existing building fabric, and left edges such as this exposed telling part of the story of the building's history

On Site: Mornings on site

—The precast facades of our blocks at Blackwall Reach are almost all installed, with interior work ongoing for completion later this year

On Site: Improving acoustics

—Improving the acoustics in the Malmö Stadsteater auditorium, which is housed in a space with a high, domed roof. The existing acoustic cylinders were removed, followed by the installation of folding acoustic panels, fitted into the spaces between the beams and joists, each panel cut to a unique shape to allow for the curved shape of the dome

In the Studio: Model shelves

—Shelves full of often referenced, in progress and concept driven models in our workshop. At HT, models are used to communicate ideas and proposals within teams, and to clients, throughout the design process

In Progress: Barking piling

—Working technical drawing from our substructure design at Barking Industria; very high loads from stacked industrial floorplates result in a dense grid of piles

On Site: Pembroke rose window

—Restoration has commenced of the stained glass windows within the Grade II listed former Emmanuel United Reform Church as part of our Pembroke College, Cambridge project. Whilst the William Morris stained glass will stay in place, the prominent rose window facing Trumpington Street will be carefully removed, sensitively restored, cleaned and reinstated. Once reinstalled, the window will brighten the new performance and lecture space

On Site: Written in Water

—Written in Water, the site-specific artwork by William Cobbing is being installed at Fish Island Village. Comprising of a constellation of twelve cast iron plates embedded in the ground, they are integrated into the paving of the new development’s public square and yards, and embossed with quotes or local stories, creating a portal to the area’s past

In the Studio: Virtual collaboration

—When meeting in person is not possible, teams are using collaborative online whiteboard software to recreate the feel of a studio design review. Here showing design development of auditorium wall panelling for Trafalgar Entertainment in Olympia

In Progress: Sectional model

—Putting the finishing touches on the 1:50 sectional model of the Old Vic Annex, made from finnboard and paper, for a public consultation

In the Studio: Studio design review

—Socially-distanced design reviews are taking place in the office now. Getting some height to review drawings always seems to help

On Site: Modular Methods of Construction

—We continue exploring modular methods of construction; at Blackwall Reach, facade panels have been entirely constructed off-site including window installation at the factory. Employing these methods often can result in significantly reduced build programmes, ensure more uniform quality control, and minimise wastage

In the Studio: Pembroke public art commission

—Workshop with Associate Director Beatie Blakemore and artist Alison Turnbull, who has undertaken a public art commission for our project with Pembroke College, Cambridge. The ceramic mosaic, within the new Tom Stuart-Smith designed courtyard garden, relates to Alison’s research into Alfred Waterhouse and his work with the College. The artwork will sit in the centre of York stone paving which has been designed to create a Voronoi pattern, contrasting the formal pathways around the site.

In the Studio: Malmö model

—Foam board and plywood model with paper details, showing the auditorium for Malmö Stadsteater

Study Trip: Porto, Hamburg and Zurich

—Every year, Haworth Tompkins runs study trips to three different locations with rich architectural history, and invites everyone in the studio to come along. After these trips, we put together booklets to share with the practice what we have seen. Here is our record of 2017, and the three trips to Porto, Hamburg and Zurich. Click on the link, or the arrow, to view

From The Archive: Competition image

—Competition image for a housing and estate regeneration scheme in London, seeking to retain existing podium play spaces at ground and their connection to the landscape beyond, whilst upgrading and extending the towers that define the edges of each open space. Ink drawing, coloured and textured in Photoshop

On Site: Fluted Glazed Bricks

—These yellow bricks, laid on a curve, will form the parapet level of the final two blocks in Fish Island Village Phase 3

Report: Housing Book

—A Haworth Tompkins publication focussing on our approach to housing. Illustrating our masterplanning, regeneration, heritage and mixed-use projects we also explore ideas around social value, sustainability and innovative ideas

In Progress: Working model

—Working 1:50 façade model to test options; bringing urbanity and depth to our 150m long warehouse elevations at Albert Island

On Site: Stencilling on site

—Fox stencil graffiti, popping up all over Fish Island Village

On Site: Maydew House strip out

—Base of the Maydew House tower in Southwark, stripped out and ready for refurbishment

On Site: East London Metalwork

—Powder coated aluminium metalwork detail from our Gardner Close project in Wanstead, due to complete later this month

On Site: Cast-in signage

—Signage for Fish Island Village of board-marked concrete made from vertical rough sawn timbers. The indented lettering is cast-in using chamfered forms.

In the Studio: Cardboard testing

—A contemporary interpretation of a rosary window for The Lighthouse. Testing out the modules of the design in cardboard

On Site: Precast facade panels

—Precast facade panels in the factory. These are fully produced off-site, including brickwork and windows, at Decomo in Belgium. Installation started at Blackwall Reach in east London earlier this month

In Progress: Sketching for Theatr Clwyd

—Theatr Clwyd ground floor sketches: Procreate over Lumion renders from the Revit model