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This week, we’re reflecting on a challenge that’s increasingly shaping our built environment: loneliness. Huw from our team shared how...

Alex & Jacob had the privilege of a personal tour around spudWORKS in Sway last week. It was fantastic to see the great work they do in...

Next week is Dementia Awareness / Action week This topic is very close to our hearts with HPW family members struggling with Alzheimers...

Design has a role to play in how we feel. From biophilic elements to community-driven spaces, architecture can support mental wellbeing in subtle yet powerful ways. This Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity to...

We’ve received our first Google reviews - both 5 stars - and we’re so grateful... These kind words mean the world to us.

Exciting progress on a client’s living room renovation! We’ve completed a full strip-out and are well underway with the transformation...

Work on this private residence in the New Forest, Hampshire, is progressing beautifully! The newly built double-height porch now provides...

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...