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The Value of Hiring an Architect
Architects do more than design buildings, they turn ideas into practical, safe, and sustainable spaces that stand the test of time. At HPW Architecture, we work across residential, commercial, and community projects, including visitor attractions, leisure retail, holiday parks, hybrid workspaces, and garden centres; HPW's approach is always holistic. We consider the bigger picture from the very start, designing with foresight, so your investment continues to deliver value for
Oct 14


Looking back at Rushden Lakes
Eight years in the making and stretching over a kilometre in length, Rushden Lakes sits beside an SSSI and RAMSAR site in the Nene Valley. More than just a retail park, it offers a genuine connection with nature. Designed in close collaboration with Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust, the site features a large lakefront boardwalk with a variety of restaurants, a Boathouse providing accessible water-based facilities for community use, and the Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre, managed
Oct 5


A look back to this impressive glass structure...
The India Centre - a modern space honouring India’s heritage through light, form, and clarity. Every moment of the fly-through captured how culture and design came together in harmony, leaving a lasting quietly powerful impression! We especially cherish the early, explorative stages of our work, brimming with ambition, curiosity, and creativity. Read more & comment here . #Architecture #GlassDesign #India #CulturalHeritage #PastProject #FlyThrough #StructuralDesig
Sep 30


New HPW Case Study Live!
How do you deliver success in a UNESCO World Heritage Site after an 8-year planning challenge? In our latest case study, we take you behind the curtain of design at Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, discover how we made it happen. Find out more at https://www.hpw.co.uk/case-studies/behind-the-curtain-of-design Read more & comment here . #CaseStudy #Design #Planning #Heritage
Sep 11


Visitor Trends Show Promising Growth for England’s Attractions, But There’s More to Do...
Visits to England’s attractions rose modestly by 1.4% in 2024 compared to 2023, though numbers still sit about 27% below pre-pandemic...
Jul 16


The best possible guest experience
With the summer season around the corner, holiday parks across the UK are focused on delivering the best possible guest experience. At...
Jul 9


The future looks bright, the future is Intelligent Regeneration!
With new government powers allowing councils to repurpose long vacant high street shops, there's real potential to breathe life back into our town centres. At HPW, we’ve been at the forefront of this movement...
Jul 2


Designing for Sustainability – The Paultons Park Entrance Building
At HPW architecture, we are always looking for innovative ways to create sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective buildings.
The entrance building at Paultons Park is a prime example of this approach. More than just the park’s main gateway, this space houses a restaurant, retail area, customer services, and retail buying department - all while seamlessly handling up to 10,000 visitors per hour.
Apr 8


Throwback to 2020: Our Vision for Future Workplaces!
In 2020, we proudly secured the Runner-Up position in the ‘Future Offices Competition’! This recognition was a testament to our team’s...
Feb 12


Cottage Staircase: Where Modern Elegance Meets Cottage Charm
This staircase was designed as part of a modern extension to a traditional thatched cottage. Working with a client who values a...
Feb 3


Food halls galore!
Take a look at a selection of some of our food hall designs from past projects! At HPW Architecture, we love creating vibrant, inviting...
Nov 1, 2024


A reflection on past testimonials from holiday parks
Looking back at the testimonials from our holiday park and venue projects fills us with pride. It’s rewarding to see how our designs have...
Oct 19, 2024


A reflection on past testimonials from garden centres
We're grateful for the positive feedback we've received from our garden centre projects! These testimonials remind us of the impact...
Sep 27, 2024


Reflecting on Garden Centre projects
We’ve just released a new video reflecting on our past garden centre projects, and it’s a reminder of how much we’ve learned and grown in...
Sep 4, 2024


Flashback to 2010: HPW’s Unbeatable Moment!
We're taking a trip down memory lane: the time our design for the Van Hage Garden Centre in Peterborough topped Harrods...
Aug 18, 2024


Video: Peppa Pig World Building at Paultons Park
We are thrilled to share the story behind the successful design of the Peppa Pig World Building at Paultons Park. If you have any...
Nov 13, 2023


Video:Sand Le Mere Holiday Park
We are thrilled to share the story behind the successful design of Sand Le Mere Holiday Park. If you have any questions or would like to...
Oct 25, 2023


Peppa Pig World at Paulton's Park
Paulton's Park, one of South of Englands largest family theme parks, is the UK home of Peppa Pig. The building houses a fully themed...
May 25, 2023


Throwback To 2017: Wilson's Lifestyle Centre
This was the first time HPW designed a Garden centre that internally houses a suspended obstacle course with zip line, electric go-kart cour
May 5, 2023
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