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For nearly four decades, HPW has been guided by a simple belief: good design improves lives. Over the years, the practice has delivered meaningful work across sectors, nurtured exceptional talent, and built lasting relationships founded on trust, quality, and thoughtful architecture and design. ​Whilst Alan Powell has now retired, he remains closely connected to HPW and leadership passes on to the next generation with pride and confidence. "As I reflect on nearly forty years

HPW are very proud to see this milestone achieved as we continue working towards delivering a fantastic community facility. Congratulations to Surrey County Council on reaching this important stage. We look forward to continue collaborating with Surrey County Council, Beard and CampbellReith to create the best possible outcome for future users and the local community. Read more & comment here. FROM SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: Major milestone reached for Bookham’s new Community Cen

We’re proud to announce that HPW are the winners of the Bariktecture Kennel Award 2026! Left-to-right: Kevin McCloud MBE (Goodwoof judge), Michelle Ogundehin (Goodwoof judge), Tim Peake CMG (Goodwoof judge), Sophie Matthews (HPW Architecture), Alex Urquhart (HPW Architecture), Bill Bailey (Goodwoof judge). Foreground: Hugo (HPW Architecture) This event has been hugely special for everyone at HPW and reflects the truly amazing team we have here. Understanding the brief around

The big weekend is just around the corner, and we wanted to finish the week on a high, so on that note… We’re proud to present Murphy’s Ultimate Fetch Game: Space Adventure Movie, proudly supported by the Doggy Space Agency. Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure packed with fun, fetch, and four legged heroes! We can’t wait to see you all at Goodwoof 2026! * make sure you watch to the very end 🎾 #Goodwoof2026 #MurphysUltimateFetchGame #EnjoyingDesign #DesignWithPurpose

We’re proud to present Star Paws Sleeping Module HPW Architecture’s debut Barkitecture entry for Goodwoof 2026! Our design was inspired by our client, Murphy, a rescue dog who was given a second chance. With this in mind, we wanted our kennel design to reflect the same story by repurposing disused components and giving them a new lease of life. This year, the kennels will be auctioned, with all funds raised going directly to support the incredible work of Battersea Dogs & Cat

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the New Forest Business Show 2026 🎉 Join us on Thursday 18th June to meet the team and have a chat, we’d love to see you there! Read more & comment here. New Forest Business Partnership #NewForestBusinessShow #BusinessShow2026 #BusinessExhibition #NetworkingEvent #BusinessNetworking

The team at HPW Architecture is preparing for our Barkitecture debut, and momentum is building as we move closer to launch. Murphy and Hugo recently took part in their official Barkitecture photoshoot at our offices at Network Eagle Labs, Southampton, which has only added to our excitement. With the Bonhams preview event just around the corner, the countdown to Goodwoof 2026 has begun! At the heart of this process has been creativity, storytelling, and plenty of thinking outs

As HPW Architecture prepares our kennel for the Goodwoof Design Competition at Goodwood Estate, we’d like to introduce our very important client: Murphy. HPW's Emma says: "Murphy is a rescue dog from the Blue Cross. Originally called Frodo, he appeared on the Blue Cross website, disappeared, then reappeared, and just as my parents were about to give up trying to contact the charity, the phone rang. It was the Blue Cross asking if they’d like to meet him; they went that day. H

Goodwoof 2026 isn’t just Barkitecture, expect fun, treats, and plenty of tail wagging adventures from Goodwoof Games, Ministry of Hounds dog disco, doggie yoga, and so much more. Don’t miss out, grab your tickets today: https://www.goodwood.com/goodwoof/ #HPWArchitecture #Goodwoof2026 #DogDesign #FunWithFur #Barkitecture

It’s wonderful to see our client’s house extension nearing completion. With just a few finishing touches remaining, there’s very little snagging, a reflection of careful craftsmanship and attention to detail. The beautiful bespoke joinery has been designed to complement the main house, creating a seamless connection between old and new. Natural light floods the stair landing space through a sun tube, enhancing the warmth and character of the interiors. Externally, the hand bu

From initial concept through to build, this project has been a fun and fantastic challenge for the team. The design cleverly combines readymade parts with selectively modified components, bringing together upcycling, sustainability, and practical design. Every reused item tells a story, and light adjustments ensure the build comes together seamlessly. Mechanical fixings are used wherever possible, enhancing the space punk character of the kennel while keeping functionality fr

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... HPW Barkitecture’s CEO, Hugo, got an important call from his client, Murphy. One quick dog-and-bone chat later, he bounded into work on the Star Paws Sleeping Module. Early designs were given the go ahead by the "big woofs" at Goodwoof, and the build is looking strong; Hugo and Murphy are nearly ready to unleash their kennel. What lies ahead for Hugo and Murphy? Only the final frontier itself. The duo is preparing to explore uncha

We’re thrilled to finally announce that HPW will be making our Barkitecture competition debut at Goodwoof 2026 , and this year’s theme is Dogs in Space. We’re incredibly proud to have been shortlisted and are officially preparing for lift off. Over the coming months, we’ll be designing and building a one of a kind kennel, which will be exhibited and judged at Goodwoof on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May . All Barkitecture kennels will be auctioned by Bonhams, raising vital

We are pleased to be in the final stages of preparation for next week’s event, and delighted to confirm that our HPW 40th anniversary pens have arrived! As we celebrate 40 years of HPW, we’re excited to bring a selection of anniversary giveaways to NFAN. Visit us at the conference to meet the team, pick up a giveaway, and learn more about what we do. Find us at Stand 50, we look forward to welcoming you. Read more & comment here.

From humble beginnings in our founder’s garage to working proudly from one of our own co-working space projects, our journey has always been guided by purposeful design, strong relationships, and excellence in delivery...

We can’t wait to catch up with our amazing connections and meet new faces in the industry. This year, the HPW team attending will be: Emma Jones – Architect & Associate Director Emma Jones Huw Jones – Architectural Designer If you’d like to book a time for a chat at the event, follow this link https://lnkd.in/eZ2c3sWe or send us a message on LinkedIn, we’d love to connect! #NFANConference2026 #NFAN2026 #FarmInnovation #AgricultureNetworking #AgriBusiness #Livestock

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Owen Gehry. A Canadian American architect and designer, Gehry was celebrated for his postmodern approach and bold, unconventional use of form and materials. His work has left a lasting impact on architecture and design worldwide, and our team is no exception, his legacy continues to inspire. Alex, Jacob, and Huw wanted to share some of their favourite Gehry buildings, to honour such an inspirational man.

Emma from HPW enjoyed a fantastic festive day at the Mead Open Farm NFAN Open Day ( NFAN - National Farm Attractions Network ) meeting Santa, decorating gingerbread, joining the Pudding Club, and exploring Christmas HQ. The day also included an excellent talk on the park’s history and valuable insights from Scream Park & Farm Park Entertainments LTD . A brilliant day networking with familiar faces and meeting new ones. A huge thank you to the whole team at Mead Open Farm. #N

What an incredible NFBP Awards Ceremony this year, congratulations to all the finalists and winners! The New Forest Business Partnership is an amazing community of businesses, and we’re truly proud to be part of it. A special congratulations to Silclear Limited , winners of the Cloud Eleven Accountants Award for Innovation! #NFBPAwards hashtag#NFBP2025 hashtag#NewForestBusiness hashtag#BusinessCommunity hashtag#LocalBusiness Read more & comment here .

Our garden structure is taking shape beautifully. The paint finish is now complete, three carefully applied layers, each sanded to create depth and texture, then sealed with a clear coat for lasting protection. Just a few final touches left before the big reveal! #SelfBuild #GardenStructure #ProjectUpdate #DesignInProgress #Craftsman Read more & comment here .