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What barriers are there to education for women and girls in the Global South and what infrastructure can be put in place to make education more accessible? HTA and Alan Caldwell are working with a rural school in Chimbota, northern Malawi, to provide residential accommodation that will help girls to safely access education in their community. Come and listen to their story and join in a panel led discussion with leading journalists, humanitarian charity workers and designers as they explore the topic inspired by Michelle Obama’s quote, “When Girls are Educated Their Countries Become Stronger”: How can the built environment help secure equitable education for girls in the Global South?” Guest Speakers Leah Borromeo, filmmaker and journalist Joshua Peasley, CAUKIN Studio Mark Weegmann, Start Network More to be announced Date: 26th February 2025 Time: 6pm – 8pm Location: HTA Design, 75 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LN Free tickets: https://lnkd.in/eT7XzU-A

HTA’s Manchester studio were joined by Women in Architecture UK this week as they launched their 2025 Mentoring Programme with an insightful panel discussion, Shifting Perspectives: Seeing the Unseen. More than 60 built environment students and professional joined to hear the panellists’ thoughts on what perspectives need to shift within the architecture industry. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, took part in, and organised the special evening.   Keynotes by: Dr Lucy Montague: Senior Lecturer, Manchester School of Architecture Rebecca Coley: Head of Planning and Development at Trafford Council Panellists: Danny Crump: Director of Urbanism, Layer Studio Kwame Ohene-Adu: Associate Partner, HTA (Mentor of WIA Mentoring Programme 2025) Fiona Hunt: Senior Architect, Sheppard Robson (Mentor of WIA Mentoring Programme 2025) Karolina Olszewska: Architecture Assistant at Simpson Haugh (Mentee) Facilitated by Tania Ihlenfeld: Founder, Ede Enablers, WIA UK Mentoring Programme Lead

HTA is pleased to be hosting Women in Architecture UK at our Manchester studio as they launch the WIA 2025 Mentoring Programme with a record-breaking number of applicants. The event celebrates the inspiring mentors and mentees who have committed to learning from each other in 2025 and kicks off the programme with a panel discussion, Shifting Perspectives: Seeing the Unseen. The panel will feature keynote speakers and panellists exploring where they think perspectives need to shift within the architecture and built environment industries. Keynotes by: Dr Lucy Montague: Senior Lecturer, Manchester School of Architecture Rebecca Coley: Head of Planning and Development at Trafford Council Panellists: Danny Crump: Director of Urbanism, Layer Studio Kwame Ohene-Adu: Associate Partner, HTA (Mentor of WIA Mentoring Programme 2025) Fiona Hunt: Senior Architect, Sheppard Robson (Mentor of WIA Mentoring Programme 2025) Karolina Olszewska: Architecture Assistant at Simpson Haugh (Mentee) Facilitated by Tania Ihlenfeld: Founder, Ede Enablers, WIA UK Mentoring Programme Lead Book your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eRdVcHrn

Greenford Quay has been shortlisted for The Pineapples Awards 2025, Place in Progress category! 🎉 Greenford Quay, in partnership with Greystar and Tide, is an exemplar for urban regeneration, revitalising 27 acres of former industrial land. The scheme reconnects the community to a once-inaccessible stretch of the Grand Union Canal, breathing new life into the area. Photography: Tide #GreenfordQuay #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #UrbanRegeneration

We are excited to share that Eden Dock has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards! 🏆 The Pineapples Awards, Public Space Category 🏆 MIPIM Awards, Best Urban Regeneration Project Eden Dock, designed by Howells with landscape design by HTA Design for Canary Wharf Group, is a ground-breaking new public space with floating, interconnected pontoons and aquatic islands, sitting at the heart of Canary Wharf’s evolution. The contemporary insertions within the Grade I listed, 19th-century dock creatively engage the public with the waters’ edge, while enriching the ecology and biodiversity of Canary Wharf’s open water spaces. A huge congratulations to the entire team and all those involved in shaping this exceptional space! 🎉 #PineappleAwards #MIPIM #UrbanRegeneration #PublicSpace #LandscapeArchitecture #SustainableDesign #Biodiversity

HTA Design were commissioned by Greystar to design their new London office space at The Gilbert. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1930, the historic setting provides an impressive backdrop for Greystar’s new European headquarters. The team was involved from early design proposals through to tender documentation and continued as design custodian once Morgan Lovell was appointed as the fit-out contractor. A client briefing change in the early on-site stages led to a shift in the ground floor layout and functionality, which HTA coordinated closely with Morgan Lovell to implement seamlessly. We also collaborated with U.S. based design firm Elizabeth Stuart, who oversee the Greystar brand's corporate design identity, leading the selection of key finishes and coordinating bespoke installations. These included custom hand-blown glass lighting from Venice and curated artwork by mid-century artist Halsey, all of which contribute to a workspace reflective of Greystar’s values and culture. The final design integrates impressive feature elements, including an expansive leather-clad reception desk, floor-to-ceiling walnut wall panelling, and a steel-and-stone spiral staircase. Developed from initial sketches through to completion in collaboration with a specialist contractor, the centrepiece spiral stair posed unique structural challenges. Its freestanding helical design required extensive coordination within the existing building, as well as a precise, sequential installation procedure to ensure the 12-ton structure was completed to the highest standard. The result for Greystar is a meticulously designed office that captures the global brand’s ethos, providing an elegant and inspiring space for their European operations.

We are hiring… If you’re ready to drive sustainable design and make a real impact on housing projects, we’d love to hear from you! Our Sustainable Futures team is at the forefront of delivering energy-efficient, high-performing projects, from small infill developments to large-scale regeneration and modular construction. As a certified B Corp and signatories of Architects Declare, RIBA 2030, and UKGBC we are committed to advancing sustainable design. We’re currently looking for Junior Building Physics-Sustainability Consultant and Building Physics/Sustainability Consultant to join our growing sustainability team at HTA Design! Learn more about our current vacancies and apply using the link below: https://lnkd.in/eQnXN535 #Sustainability #HousingDesign #HTADesign #JobOpportunity #SustainableArchitecture

Ben Derbyshire PPRIBA FRSA HonAIA discusses the potential for the revival of our high streets in his Housing Today column this month. He highlights that bringing more people back to live in town centres is key. Redeveloping outdated mid-century shopping centres into housing can increase footfall and support the traditional parades of high street shops. At HTA Design, we’ve taken this approach. In west London, we’re working to transform a struggling shopping mall into 1,500 mixed-tenure rented homes with integrated streetscapes, local retailers, bars and cafés. In Chatham, we collaborated with Historic England to map opportunities for sensitive infill in the High Street Heritage Action Zone. To read the whole article press on the link below: https://lnkd.in/epTPSeyp

Excited to see College Road and Ten Degrees featured in Architectural Record! Designed by HTA Design with Tide and Vision, these projects highlight the efficiency and sustainability of modular construction. Standing at 440 and 540 feet tall, College Road and Ten Degrees are among the tallest modular buildings in the world. Built with reinforced concrete podiums and cores, each building incorporates materials like terra-cotta cladding, blending seamlessly into their urban surroundings. With 40–60 modules installed weekly, both projects were completed ahead of schedule in just over two years. As Simon Bayliss, HTA’s Managing Partner, notes: “We focus on quality, driving down costs by reducing defects and waste, with faster delivery and higher-performing systems.” To read the whole article press on the link below: https://lnkd.in/gVX75iT7 #HTADesign #ModularConstruction #CollegeRoad #TenDegrees #UrbanInnovation

Ben Derbyshire PPRIBA FRSA HonAIA explores the potential for commercial hubs like Canary Wharf and the Square Mile to embrace residential development, reflecting changing urban needs. In his column, Ben highlights HTA Design’s recently completed Eden Dock project for Canary Wharf Group, which blends nature-led placemaking with accessible public spaces. As urban centres transition towards mixed-use environments, our work demonstrates the potential to create sustainable, adaptable neighbourhoods in these iconic locations. To read Ben's article in Building Design. press on the link below: https://lnkd.in/eg4dqs-i #HTADesign #UrbanRegeneration #ResidentialDevelopment #CanaryWharf