Haworth Tompkins
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Haworth Tompkins was formed in 1991 by architects Graham Haworth [b. 1960] and Steve Tompkins [b. 1959].
Based in London, the studio has worked on projects across public, private and subsidised sectors including schools, galleries, theatres, housing, offices, shops and factories. The practice now employs approximately 35 people.
North Wall, Oxford
Young Vic Theatre, London
The Egg, Bath
Student Housing, Newington Green, London
Extension to Hayward Gallery, London
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man
Iroko Housing, London
Royal Court Theatre, London
Based in London, the studio has worked on projects across public, private and subsidised sectors including schools, galleries, theatres, housing, offices, shops and factories. The practice now employs approximately 35 people.
Ethos
Haworth Tompkins buildings are primarily influenced by the specific chemistry of individual places and cultural situations. What they have in common is an approach rather than a stylistic signature. Key to their work is an understanding of the nature of a site and the needs of a building's users, a process which often yields original or unconventional solutions.Selected works
- New theatre for St Edward's SchoolSt Edward's School (Oxford)St. Edward's School is a co-educational independent boarding school located in Oxford, England. The school is located on the Woodstock Road in the north of the city close to the suburb of Summertown. In 2007 it was voted by the Country Life Magazine as number one in the top ten schools in the UK...
. Completed 2006.
Young Vic Theatre, London
- Refurbishment of Bill Howell's 1970's auditorium with new studios, foyer and back-of-house facilities for the Young Vic theatre. Completed 2006.
The Egg, Bath
- Children's TheatreThe Egg, BathThe Egg is a theatre in Bath, built specifically for the use of young people. It was converted from a former cinema and church hall by architects Haworth Tompkins. The Grade II listed Victorian building houses the eponymous 'egg'-shaped auditorium, around which an arts cafe, rooftop rehearsal...
for the Theatre RoyalTheatre Royal, BathThe Theatre Royal in Bath, England, is over 200 years old. It is one of the more important theatres in the United Kingdom outside London, with capacity for an audience of around 900....
, in an existing Grade 2 listed building in the heart of Bath, Somerset. Completed 2005.
Student Housing, Newington Green, London
- Accommodation for students in land-locked site in Newington GreenNewington GreenNewington Green is an open space in north London which straddles the border between Islington and Hackney. It gives its name to the surrounding area, roughly bounded by Ball's Pond Road to the south, Petherton Road to the west, the southern section of Stoke Newington with Green Lanes-Matthias Road...
, London. Completed 2004.
Extension to Hayward Gallery, London
- Extension and refurbishment of the Hayward GalleryHayward GalleryThe Hayward Gallery is an art gallery within the Southbank Centre, part of an area of major arts venues on the South Bank of the River Thames, in central London, England. It is sited adjacent to the other Southbank Centre buildings and also the Royal National Theatre and British Film Institute...
including new pavilion structure with artist Dan GrahamDan GrahamDan Graham , is a conceptual artist now working out of New York City. He is an influential figure in the field of contemporary art, both a practitioner of conceptual art and an art critic and theorist. His art career began in 1964 when he moved to New York and opened the John Daniels Gallery....
. Completed 2004.
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
- Extension and refurbishment for Coventry City Council adjacent to Coventry CathedralCoventry CathedralCoventry Cathedral, also known as St Michael's Cathedral, is the seat of the Bishop of Coventry and the Diocese of Coventry, in Coventry, West Midlands, England. The current bishop is the Right Revd Christopher Cocksworth....
. Completed 2004.
Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man
- High-quality offices in the centre of DouglasDouglas, Isle of Manright|thumb|250px|Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglasright|thumb|250px|Sea terminal in DouglasDouglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people . It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping...
with new landscaped square. Most recent phase completed 2002.
Iroko Housing, London
- New terraced housing development with central courtyard for Coin Street Community BuildersCoin Street Community BuildersCoin Street Community Builders is a development trust and social enterprise based on the South Bank of the River Thames between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge in London, England.-History:...
on London's South Bank. Completed 2001.
Royal Court Theatre, London
- Rebuilding of existing Royal Court TheatreRoyal Court TheatreThe Royal Court Theatre is a non-commercial theatre on Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is noted for its contributions to modern theatre...
in Sloane SquareSloane SquareSloane Square is a small hard-landscaped square on the boundaries of the fashionable London districts of Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Chelsea, located southwest of Charing Cross, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The square is part of the Hans Town area designed in 1771 by Henry...
with new front of house facilities, offices, dressing rooms and technicial facilities. Completed 2000.
Awards
- 2007
- 2007 LEAF Award (Best Public Building): The Young Vic Theatre
- Nominate RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
Stirling PrizeStirling PrizeThe Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize is a British prize for excellence in architecture. It is named after the architect James Stirling, organised and awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects...
: The Young Vic Theatre - RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
Award (London Region): The Young Vic Theatre - RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
London Building of the Year: The Young Vic Theatre - RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
National Award: The Young Vic Theatre - USITT Award with Honour: The Egg Children's Theatre, Bath
- USITT Award with Merit: The Young Vic Theatre
- Structural Steel Design Award Merit: The Young Vic Theatre
- 2006
- RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
Award: The Egg Theatre, Bath - RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
Award: Newington Green Student Housing - Coventry City Council Accessibility Award - Herbert Art Gallery.
- RIBA
- 2005
- Bath & North East Somerset Design Quality Award -The Egg Theatre, Bath.
- 2003
- ABTT Prague Quadrennial Gold Award for Theatre Design.
- Blueprint Architecture Awards. Best Residential Building -Iroko Housing Co-op.
- 2002
- Evening Standard awards - most promising newcomer. (shortlist) - Almeida Kings Cross.
- Time Out Live Awards - Most Inspiring Venue - Almeida Kings Cross.
- RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
award for architecture -Iroko Housing Co-op. - Housing Design Award (completed scheme) -Iroko Housing Co-op.
- Building of the Year, Royal Fine Art Commission (shortlisted) -Iroko Housing Co-op.
- 2001
- Building Awards, Young Architect of The Year.
- Outstanding Young UK Architect, Royal Fine Art Commission Awards.
- English Partnerships Regeneration Award - Coin Street Iroko Housing Co op.
- IStructE award - Royal Court Theatre.
- 2000
- RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
Award –Royal Court Theatre. - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Conservation and Restoration Award – Royal Court Theatre.
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Accessibility Award – Royal Court Theatre.
- USITT Award (USA) – Royal Court Theatre.
- Civic TrustCivic TrustThe Civic Trust of England was a charitable organisation founded in 1957. It ceased operations in 2009 and went into administration due to lack of funds/...
Award –Doc Martens, Cobbs Lane. - Concrete Society Award – Royal Court Theatre.
- FX Award Shortlist – Royal Court.
- RIBA
- 1998
- Civic TrustCivic TrustThe Civic Trust of England was a charitable organisation founded in 1957. It ceased operations in 2009 and went into administration due to lack of funds/...
Award – Offices, St.Helier, Jersey.
- Civic Trust
- 1996
- Structural Steel Award –Doc Martens, Cobbs Lane.
- 1995
- RIBARibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
Regional Award –Doc Martens.
- RIBA