hpw architecture blog

15 years ago, Peppa Pig World opened at Paultons Park, and it has been incredible to see it grow into one of the UK’s most loved family destinations.

HPW’s Architectural Designer Huw Jones discusses one of his favourite HPW projects.

At HPW, we believe great design respects its context while enhancing the way people experience a space.

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.

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.

HPW Project Series - The Boathouse for UK Youth at Avon Tyrrell. One standout project we’re especially proud of is the off grid Boathouse for UK Youth at Avon Tyrrell.

Architects do more than design buildings, they turn ideas into practical, safe, and sustainable spaces that stand the test of time.

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.

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!

How do you deliver success in a UNESCO World Heritage Site after an 8-year planning challenge?

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.

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

The future looks bright, the future is Intelligent Regeneration!

Design that invites you to stay a little longer. At hpw Architecture, we know that memorable places aren’t just about what you see they are about what you feel.

Living Room Transformation in Progress. Exciting progress on a client’s living room renovation!

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.

This staircase was designed as part of a modern extension to a traditional thatched cottage.

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.

Looking back at the testimonials from our holiday park and venue projects fills us with pride.

We're grateful for the positive feedback we've received from our 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 this industry.

We're taking a trip down memory lane: the time our design for the Van Hage Garden Centre in Peterborough topped Harrods to win a prestigious national retail industry award!

We are thrilled to share the story behind the successful design of the Peppa Pig World Building at Paultons Park.

We are thrilled to share the story behind the successful design of Sand Le Mere Holiday Park.

HPW Project: Peppa Pig World at Paulton's Park, location New Forest National Park. Peppa Pig World opened to the public April 2011.

HPW Project: Throw back to 2017, Wilson's Lifestyle Centre, location Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.