Testimonials
Here's what our happy clients have to say about working with HPW.
Exceptional...
All members of our team share the same commitment and passion to deliver exceptional customer service to our clients. It's at the heart of everything we do.
As someone who has spent their career building new places, it takes something really special to amaze me and Rushden Lakes does exactly that. It is a destination like no other...
Haskins Garden Centres and Hobbycraft
“They are very straightforward people to work with. If, after further explanation from them, we still don’t like something they have put forward, they don’t take offence. They don’t continue to argue their corner but concentrate on fighting ours! I would say that a distinctive feature of the firm is that they are lively, stimulating people to be with. I think that is an important characteristic because if you are an enthusiast, and genuinely enjoy what you are doing, then that is going to be reflected not just in the finished product but the process of getting there.”
Warren Haskins
Haskins Garden Centres and Hobbycraft Limited
Sandy Balls Holiday Centre
“Sandy Balls Holiday Centre has a close, long-standing relationship with HPW and collectively, we share a huge commitment to sustainability. They have the ability to skilfully design and implement commercially viable, cutting-edge sustainable projects, so we naturally chose them to work on our ambitious development. The team partnered us superbly throughout. They really went the extra mile to ensure the project’s complete success. One word that would sum up our business relationship would be - Partnership.”
Tim Howell
Managing Director - Sandy Balls Holiday Centre
University of Southampton
“HPW Architecture has established a strong track record for delivering commercially successful and aesthetically pleasing projects for the University of Southampton. The upturn in sales enjoyed by the Student Union facilities recently re-designed by HPW is a credit to their vision for the most appropriate enhancement of the commercial space. The team are friendly, efficient, and easy to work with. Their projects for the University have always been completed on budget and within programme.”
Kevin Monaghan
Director of Estates and Facilities, University of Southampton
Paultons Park
“HPW have a passion for doing things differently. First and foremost an architectural practice, the key to what they want to achieve with every project is “Sustainable Architecture”. I recommend HPW to the person wanting to create something different and unique. A commercially aware team with a great understanding of the needs of retail and leisure enterprise, HPW have the ability to become involved in any sized project whether large or small, and cope with whatever is asked of them.”
Richard Mancey
Managing Director, Paultons Park
Southampton City Council – Barclays Eagle Labs
“We were looking to create a contemporary flexible space that would provide an informal and stimulating work space that would provide a background against which networking and cross pollination of ideas could flow. HPW’s design, more than meets our expectations and everyone who has visited Barclays Eagle Lab in Southampton has been hugely impressed. We found that the professional, imaginative, and informative approach of the HPW team contributed hugely to the quality of the finished product.’’
Denise Edgehill
Interim Director of Growth, Southampton City Council
Chichester Festival Theatre
“We had an incredibly tight timescale between seasons to both design and build the Minerva Theatre refurbishment. HPW Architecture embraced this very quickly and they were able to deliver a concept that met both our design and operational aspirations. The ability to respond so promptly and effectively was a significant factor in protecting a very tight construction period. Having now been completed on time and budget, we are indeed proud of the light, cohesion and quality so evident in the Minerva Refurbishment. We are very grateful to HPW for the huge part they played in the success of the Minerva refurbishment project.”
Alan Finch CBE
Executive Director at Chichester Festival Theatre
UK Youth - Avon Tyrell
“We cannot take natural environments such as the New Forest for granted, everyone must do their bit to ensure it is preserved for future generations. As a youth charity we are dedicated to preserving the very environment that provides so much for us and our visitors. Thanks to our partnership with sustainability experts HPW we were able to create a boathouse that will help achieve the charity’s goals for many years to come.”
Louis Bonney
Projects Director at UK Youth
Rushden Lakes
“As someone who has spent their career building new places, it takes
something really special to amaze me and Rushden lakes does exactly
that. It is a destination like no other...”
Alison Nimmo
Chief Executive, The Crown Estate
“...A great example of a retail destination of the future; shaped
by its surroundings to deliver a spectacular shopping experience
that stands out from the crowd.”
Hannah Milne
Director of Regional Retail, The Crown Estate
Bridge Leisure Parks
“I have worked closely with HPW for more than 10 years on a number of leisure projects ranging from £0.5m to more than £5m. We have able to effectively step back from projects to a degree in the confident knowledge that the build and the budget were in safe hands. I can honestly say that working with HPW has been a genuine pleasure. My colleagues and I expected expert architectural advice and we have not been disappointed; what we didn’t expect were the wealth of additional benefits from HPW’s service.”
Andrew Howe
CEO of Bridge Leisure Parks
Blooms of Bressingham
"Always flexible and pro-active, the team provides a hands on approach to the architectural process of designing and delivering our on-going development needs. Whether a small makeover or large scale redevelopment. HPW act as a key consultant working in tandem with our operational team, contractors and suppliers. We enjoy a very open relationship with HPW and see them as an integral part of our innovative and strategic approach to developing our sites”
Jon Kitching
CEO of Blooms of Bressingham & CEO of Rosebourne
Burley Grange
“We chose HPW on reputation to work with us on two large-space and technically complex projects. HPW consistently proved their experience, talent and competence throughout the design process and the creativity was a delight. They designed a beautiful, practical space for living, dining and cooking, creating a sense of warmth, fun, and harmony. HPW made the process of the design and execution of our projects smooth, efficient and extremely enjoyable.”
Mo Williams
Client
National Trust for Scotland
“HPW came up with the rather startling recommendation and gave us an almost three dimensional brand plan that went considerably beyond what we had expected. They demonstrated how our branding could be brought up to date and made more attractive and versatile.”
Stephen Spencer
Commercial Director, National Trust for Scotland
Beaulieu Enterprises
“We were very pleased with our decision to choose HPW for our restaurant refurbishment. Their team approached the project with a blend of professionalism and creativity that made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Our restaurant is a very important part of the day visitor experience, and a whole visit can be spoiled by a less than satisfactory encounter. Their designers took the time to truly understand our visitors’ needs and preferences, and the result was a beautifully refurbished space that exceeded our expectations while staying true to the character of Beaulieu and its surroundings.
Their approach and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the design was thoughtfully considered, resulting in a space that is both functional and inviting.
We would highly recommend HPW to anyone looking for architects who are not only skilled at what they do but also genuinely care about their clients' satisfaction."
Jon Tee
Head of Visitor Experience and Operations, Beaulieu Enterprises
MDL Marinas Group
“HPW take great care to fully understand their clients' requirements and have an ego free, collaborative approach to achieving the best possible outcome for the client and location.
Having worked with HPW for a number of years on holiday park and commercial property design briefs, I have been impressed with the quality and depth of their advice.
HPW bring site operator and property owner insights to the project team, which adds greatly to the value of their contributions.
Creative, insightful, commercial and fun... I would not hesitate to work with HPW again."
Richard Broadribb
Director, Viana Property Consultants
Formerly Property Director, MDL Marinas Group
The Dolphin Hotel
“The hotel is a grade 2* property and HPW undertook obtaining all the local council consents we needed. We worked closely with their team and after a mere two months, we started work on the project.
The project involved a total remodel of the ground floor, creating two new bars, a restaurant and new reception; the refurbishment of 65 bedrooms and furnishing each with contemporary art; and the creation of a lane of shops. We had allocated £1.2m for the project and HPW quickly came to grips with the tight budget and timescales involved.
The team constantly looked for more cost effective solutions to our build, as well as sourcing all the interior design details such as furnishings and light fittings. We managed to complete the project on time and on budget.
Having worked with many architects over the years, it was refreshing to work with a company that understood our ambitions and worked towards them - instead of creating their own agenda, which inevitably leads to overspend and time delays.
I would have no hesitation in recommending HPW.
Robert P Musker
Managing Director, Dolphin Hotel
