At HPW, we believe great design respects its context while enhancing the way people experience a space. The transformation of the Brabazon Restaurant was driven by a simple idea: to create a more contemporary environment that still honours the rich heritage of the National Motor Museum. Our approach focused on improving how the space works as much as how it feels. We reimagined customer flow, refining the self service and counter arrangements to create a more intuitive journe

At HPW, we’ve always believed that architecture goes far beyond design. It’s about influencing environments, shaping behaviours, and delivering exceptional experiences that last. Our story began on the 13th of January 1986, in our founder Alan’s garage. It’s where the seeds of our "collaborative, personal approach" were first sown, an approach that still sees our team sitting in your office or lounge with a cup of tea to find out how you’re really feeling about your project.

Creating the Heart of the Village At HPW Architecture, we’ve worked with holiday parks for many years, and one of our early projects was Sandy Balls in the New Forest. The site presented real challenges, particularly around vehicle circulation. We rationalised the traffic routes to improve movement across the park, increasing customer safety while creating a village hub, the heart of the holiday park. Our design approach focused on smaller village style buildings housing the

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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

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

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

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

Visits to England’s attractions rose modestly by 1.4% in 2024 compared to 2023, though numbers still sit about 27% below pre-pandemic levels. Encouragingly, international visitors increased by 6%, signaling renewed global interest. The standout performers? Farms and outdoor, family friendly venues with farms seeing an impressive 11% rise in footfall. These experiences are trending strongly, especially for families seeking hands-on, immersive days out during summer. However, w

With the summer season around the corner, holiday parks across the UK are focused on delivering the best possible guest experience. At HPW, we understand that it’s not always about large scale projects, sometimes the biggest impact comes from smart, targeted improvements. Whether it’s: Refreshing interior spaces in lodges, cabins, central facilities buildings and pools Reconfiguring central facilities to improve flow and function Upgrading retail space layouts to enhance reta

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...

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.

In 2020, we proudly secured the Runner-Up position in the ‘Future Offices Competition’! This recognition was a testament to our team’s creativity, innovation, and commitment to designing spaces that embrace inclusivity and forward-thinking technologies. Our approach combined insights from the 2019 Barclays Eagle Labs office project with visionary concepts that bridged the gap between futuristic and practical solutions. Our ultimate goal? To create an office environment that’s

This staircase was designed as part of a modern extension to a traditional thatched cottage. Working with a client who values a design-led approach allowed us to create something truly special, where functionality meets aesthetic charm. The compact design not only maximises space with integrated storage but also enhances the sense of openness by allowing natural light to filter down from the floor above. It’s a beautiful balance of practicality and elegance, perfectly complem

Take a look at a selection of some of our food hall designs from past projects! At HPW Architecture, we love creating vibrant, inviting spaces where people can come together to enjoy great food and atmosphere. Each design reflects our commitment to blending functionality with aesthetics, ensuring these spaces are not just places to eat, but destinations in their own right. Explore the creativity and detail that went into bringing these food halls to life!

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 helped create memorable experiences for guests and enhanced the functionality of these spaces. Your feedback drives us to keep innovating and delivering exceptional results. Thank you to our clients for trusting us with your vision! "Working closely with the Paultons team since early 2008, HPW created a hew scheme for our front of house adm

We're grateful for the positive feedback we've received from our garden centre projects! These testimonials remind us of the impact thoughtful design can have on creating inviting and functional spaces for clients like Haskins Garden Centres, Blooms of Bressingham, Rosebourne, Dobbies Garden World, Frosts Garden Centres, and Fairweathers Garden Centres . These projects covered everything from garden centre expansions, new build garden centres, garden centre rebranding, foodse

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 this industry. From crafting inviting spaces to optimising customer experiences, each project has taught us valuable lessons that continue to shape our approach. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and excited about what’s ahead. As we look to the future, we’re more committed than ever to pushing the boundaries of design and innovation i

We're taking a trip down memory lane: the time our design for the Van Hage Garden Centre in Peterborough topped Harrods...