Hopkins Architects is an international architectural practice with studios in London and Dubai. Led by its five Principals, the practice’s work is rooted in clear and logical design thinking, a deep understanding of the potential of materials and craft, and consideration of context. A consistent and rigorous approach has resulted in a portfolio of ground-breaking, beautiful and functional buildings across Europe, the US and Asia.
For this month’s away day, the PUBLIC PRACTICE team visited Woking’s WWF-UK Living Planet Centre, designed by Hopkins Architects. This collaboration between an ambitious client, thoughtful architectural design and Woking Borough Council demonstrates how underutilised urban spaces can be reimagined for sustainability.
Built above a public car park, this partnership with Woking Borough Council transforms underutilised airspace into a thriving, eco-conscious hub. Inside, we explored how it integrates renewable energy, rainwater harvesting and community engagement, demonstrating how sustainability and placemaking can work hand in hand.
The WWF-UK Living Planet Centre is a powerful example of how visionary thinking can turn overlooked spaces into assets, creating places that benefit both people and the planet.
#SustainableDevelopment#Placemaking#GreenInfrastructure#SustainableCities#WWFUK
Works are currently underway on-site at South Molton.
Set for completion in 2027, the two-acre redevelopment for joint venture Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan UK, will transform a prime, but underutilised area in Mayfair into a high-end office, retail and leisure community.
Our design provides two new office buildings at the heart of the scheme which will offer 150,000sqft of prime office space combined with 40,000sqft of new shops, restaurants, and cafés.
With a strong focus on sustainability the project is targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ , WELL ‘Platinum’ and NABERS 5* ratings. The project is also designed to meet Grosvenor's targets for sustainable design, material specification, circular economy, and embodied carbon.
#Construction#Siteprogress#southmolton
We are currently recruiting for a Communications Assistant to join our Practice.
Working with the Communications Team you will assist in the practice’s bid process and associated tasks such as tracking potential work, alongside helping with award submissions and press research and outreach.
This is an important and demanding role suited to a creative, ambitious and hardworking individual prepared to work to tight deadlines. You will have the skills and ability to achieve and maintain high standards of work, interacting as necessary with architectural teams and senior staff.
Successful candidates will have experience in a similar role. Knowledge and an interest in architecture would be an advantage.
To apply visit: https://lnkd.in/eRSnr7pZ
We are also looking for candidates for a Project Administrator to join our Support Team. To apply visit: https://lnkd.in/e4X-SJ4d#Hiring#HopkinsArchitects#Communicationsassistant#Projectadministrator
This Thursday 20th February, Director Sophy Twohig will be presenting 25 Baker Street at the NLA’s latest Pecha Kucha ‘Connecting Communities’.
Bringing together architects and consultants, five speakers will present, in the traditional 20x20 Pecha Kucha format, projects dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible public realm that truly reflects the diverse communities of London.
The event is free to attend for NLA members. For more information and to book tickets visit:
https://lnkd.in/eT58JtKBNLA | Derwent London#NLA#PechaKucha#Placemaking#25BakerStreet
Hopkins Architects are currently recruiting for a Project Administrator to join its award-winning, design-led Practice.
Working closely with Directors and all architectural staff, your responsibilities will involve close collaboration with project and design teams to implement effective control systems and oversee the internal correspondence distribution process.
Project Administration sits within the Support Team, and where necessary you may be required to help cover reception and other office admin duties.
To apply visit https://lnkd.in/e4X-SJ4d
This is Data Structure, a 45-foot tall digital sculpture that brings data to life at UVA's School of Data Science.
This piece transforms the fundamental building block of data science—the array—into an architectural-scale light sculpture. What makes it special is that it’s powered by real datasets from the school's community, turning their research and work into mesmerizing numerical patterns of light.
This is one of those projects where all of the pieces aligned to create something amazing. the school's mission of collaborative data science, the minimal, open architecture of Hopkins new building, and our shared vision of making data tangible and emotionally resonant. Each lantern in the sculpture represents a single data point, creating a cascade of light that tells stories through data visualization.
This is a living sculpture that grows with the community. Students and faculty can submit their datasets to see their work transformed into a stunning light display that everyone can experience and understand viscerally.
Thanks to The School of Data Science—including Philip Bourne, Arlyn Burgess, Emma Candelier, Alexander Gates, Raleigh Roussos, and more—for your vision and your belief in art as a central piece of your mission. Thanks to Cody Huff for all your efforts documenting the building and sculpture.
Big shout out to the team that brought this artwork to life, through countless insights and unwavering attention to detail along the way. Sosolimited: Yaxuan Liu (both Lead Designer & Producer), Anna Garbier. Our design & fabrication partner Hypersonic Art & Design: Bill Washabaugh, Alexander Garcia, Perry Naseck. Our LED partner Digital Ambiance: Robert Pope. The architectural design team: VMDO Architects: Lauren Shirley. Hopkins Architects: Mike Taylor, Taylor Rogers. The UVA Office of the Architect: Alice J. Raucher FAIA, AUA, LEED AP, Luis Carranza, and many others.
It's projects like this that remind us why we do what we do - using design and technology to bring people closer to ideas, each other, and to a sense of purpose & awe around their work.
#DataVisualization#dataasart#DigitalArt#DataScience#UVA#Innovation#Design#Architecture#InteractiveArt
