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This April is Stress Awareness Month 2025, and this year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, calls us to embrace kindness, empathy, and understanding

Sometimes, going the extra mile makes all the difference. A client of ours had a pair of striking, seven-foot-tall candlesticks that had...

Spaces we inhabit should make us feel good, and enhance our well-being and happiness. We consider the WELL Building Standards in our...

As the visitor attraction industry continues to evolve, there’s a clear focus on sustainability, diversification, and enhancing the...

We’re always looking ahead to new opportunities in architecture - and the marine and maritime sector presents some exciting...

As Architects, we’re always looking at how trends like glamping and wellness intersect with innovative design. A recent article by Leane...

We want to keep our clients informed about recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that may affect your...

We’ve just launched downloadable HPW portfolios on our website. Click on the link here to explore our work from the last three decades....

Great news! Planning permission has now been granted for the new covered spaces at Willows Activity Farm - sooner than expected! This...

Navigating planning regulations in the New Forest National Park can be complex, but it’s essential for protecting the region’s unique...

2025 marks 39 years since Alan Powell founded HPW Architecture - what a journey it’s been! HPW was founded in 1986, starting in Alan's...

We were thrilled to sponsor the Sustainability Award at NFAN - National Farm Attractions Network Conference 2025! Winners: Cantref...

As an architecture practice here in Southampton, staying ahead of the curve is essential. We recently came across Forbes' article on 16...

What an incredible few days at the NFAN - National Farm Attractions Network Conference 2025! A huge thank you to NFAN for hosting such a...

“God is in the details.” – Mies van der Rohe Designing a home is about so much more than just creating a space - it’s about weaving...

We’re excited to share the successful completion of two recent public consultations for the proposed development at Loch Tay Highland...

We are excited to share that planning has been submitted for a new visitor attraction project at Willows Activity Farm. The proposal...

We're excited for the NFAN - National Farm Attractions Network Conference 2025! In just two weeks, HPW will be attending the NFAN...

New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards 2024: What an Unforgettable Evening! We are truly honoured to have won the Solent University...

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that HPW Architecture has been shortlisted as a finalist in the New Forest Brilliance in...