News

This section represents the recent progress of Burwell Architects through new projects, completions, planning consents, published concepts and industry recognition. It also reveals our wider cultural interests, both within the studio and outside. We are lucky to have worked on a wide range of projects with some great clients and collaborators, and we will continue to do so.

Studio Yoga Sessions

Our regular studio yoga sessions offer a midweek reset—bringing the team together to relax, recharge, and stay connected

Celebrating Sustainability

Team Burwell’s Energy Savings and Carbon Offset Achievements in 2024

Dominik and Tom Achieve Part 3 Qualification

Completing Part 3 is the last major challenge designers face before becoming fully qualified architects

UCL200: Reimagining the Wilkins’ cloisters and historic Main Quad at Bloomsbury

UCL200: Reimagining the Wilkins’ cloisters and historic Main Quad at Bloomsbury

Burnt Mill Earns Prestigious Awards and Nominations

These high-quality luxury apartments aim to revitalise the area and provide affordable housing

The Burwell Team's Summer Outing

We took valuable time off to take stock of some of the wonderful architectural gems on our doorstep in Greenwich

Mabel and Alex Successfully Pass Their Part 3 qualification

Achieving Part 3 is the final significant milestone that designers must overcome

Completion of Burnt Mills, Harlow

Burwell Architects completes a crucial gateway regeneration site between Harlow and Hertfordshire

Completion of Lawrence Road

Burwell Architects have completed the Vabel Lawrence, warehouse living made modern.

Appointment to University of Cambridge Framework

Burwell Architects selected as one of the architects for the new £80 million construction consultancy services framework

Burwell Architects win RIBA London Award

The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies wins RIBA Award, a sensitive refurbishment of Lasdun's Charles Clore House

Opening of new CBD HoRD for UCL

Completion of £1m laboratory refurbishment for UCL Biosciences Cell and Development Biology

Film Nights at Burwell Architects

We have launched a series of film nights in which we enjoy documentaries about architects and buildings as a group

Completion of Queen Elizabeth Street, Penthouse Extensions

Our two-storey roof extension to early 20th century warehouse building provides penthouse residential apartments

IALS shortlisted for RIBA London Award

Our refurbishment of Denys Lasdun's brutalist icon has been recognised in the first round of RIBA award nominations

Marine Microbiome Centre of Excellence North Labs Completed

A new laboratory block for the Marine Biological Centre has reached completion at their Plymouth campus

AJ Retrofit Awards shortlist for IALS

The AJ Retrofit Awards celebrate the design expertise behind the vital renewal and repurposing of existing buildings

New ways of working at Greenwich House

This newly completed project creates an agile working pilot space for the University of Cambridge

Bainbridge Point finalist in Housebuilder Awards 2022

Our housing project for Trinity Square Developments is a finalist in 'Best design for three storey or fewer' category

Completion of Willow Walk in Wandsworth

Willow Walk at Osiers Road, has delivered a regeneration project for Peabody within the Wandsworth Riverside Quarter

New Conference Centre for LSHTM

Refurbishment of meeting facilities within the London School of Tropical Medicine's Grade II listed building

Housing project in Chalk Farm completed

Vabel Haverstock creates 29 new homes with a communal landscaped roof terrace in North London

Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Film in Dezeen

Dezeen reports on the completion of Burwell’s refurbishment of Sir Denys Lasdun’s Brutalist icon.

Life Drawing Classes – Off The Grid

Post-covid lockdown measures have prevented a lot of extra-curricular workplace activities over the past two years.

Marine Biological Association in Building Design

Burwell nets £20m expansion of Marine Biological Association.

BD Architect of the Year Awards

We are proud to announce that we have been nominated in the Architect of The Year Awards, organised by Building Design.

Osiers Road Construction Update

Currently under construction, Osiers Road for Hollybrook Homes and Peabody is a residential led mixed used development.

Wine Tasting Evenings at Burwell Architects

Relaxation in lockdown rules have enabled us to assemble once again to partake in our customary wine tasting evening.

RIBA Conservation Course attendance

Nicholas Burwell and Caroline Rogerson have completed an RIBA Conservation course, the first step towards accreditation.

New Croydon Housing at Croham Valley Road

Banbridge Point is the first of a series of new housing projects we have designed for Trinity Square Developments.

New Project to Deliver Housing for Harlow

Hollybrook have appointed Burwell as delivery architects for their consented project at Burnt Oak in Harlow.

New Housing in Deptford Gains Full Planning Consent

Our proposed new apartment block on Crossfield Street in Deptford has been granted consent by Lewisham Council.

Planning Consent for Queen Elizabeth Street

Hollybrook's HQ has received full planning consent from Southwark Council, with a new core-ten clad rooftop extension.

Opening of New Dental institute for Royal Free Hospital

Burwell Architects newly refurbished UCL Eastman Dental Institute was opened by HRH The Princess Royal this month.

Marine Biological Association Secures Planning

Construction of a new world-class research centre focusing on the marine microscopic world has started.

Completion of Empire House Fit-out for Great Portland Estates

Burwell have designed and overseen the completion of this office fit-out project at Jermyn Street in Piccadilly.

Burwell Commissioned for International Way Stratford Housing

Telford Homes have appointed Burwell Architects to deliver a major mixed-use development.

Three New Lecture Theatres for Imperial College London

The most recent examples of the Connect seating system that has been designed and developed by Burwell Architects.

Completion of Object Based Learning Room at UCL

Construction works have completed on the retrofit of the old refectory room at UCL’s Grade 1 Listed Wilkins Building.

Burwell Architects is now Carbon Neutral

It is with great pleasure that we can announce Burwell Architects is officially a Carbon Neutral practice.

New Housing for Vabel at Chalk Farm Starts Construction

Burwell were awarded the contract to develop detailed design information for this high street housing project.

Bioscience Refurbishment Project for UCL CLOE & CBD HoRD

A new laboratory & office refurbishment for the new UCL Biosciences Centre for Life’s Origins & Evolution (CLOE).

Elsley House Shortlisted for Three Awards

Our refurbishment of the Art Deco building has been shortlisted for an FX Award, BCO Award and Property Award.

Major Mixed-use Project at Osiers Road for Hollybrook

Hollybrook have appointed Burwell to develop detailed design proposals for their large urban development in Wandsworth.

Completion of Council Rooms at UCL's Wilkins Building

Burwell were asked by UCL to refresh and refurbish their council rooms, including the Harvard Committee Room.

Imperial Court in Rotherhithe Reaches Completion

This riverside residential tower development on Odessa Street is now complete and occupied.

Planning Consent for the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

The consent progresses the modernisation of the University of London's IALS at Lasdun's Institute of Education & Law.

Event: The Making of The Lower Refectory

We invite you to join us for technical talk and a walk around our recently completed project at UCL.

The Lower Refectory for AJ Retrofit Awards

Our Lower Refectory refurbishment project for UCL’s Wilkins Building has been shortlisted for an AJ Retrofir Award.

Queen Elizabeth Street for Brick Awards

Our extension and refurbishment of 19 Queen Elizabeth Street for Hollybrook has been shortlisted for the Brick Awards.

Deptford: An Architectural Tour

Please join Nicholas Burwell and architectural historian and local Tom Ravenscroft for a walking tour of Deptford.

First phase of Elsley House Refurbishment Completes

Burwell have completed the refurbishment of two office floors at Elsley House, a former 'rag trade' building.

Reimagined Office Space for Lonelyleap

Burwell have completed the fitting out of new offices for documentary film making company Lonelyleap.

New Lecture Theatres for University of Leeds

Burwell have now completed the refurbishment of the Mechanical Engineering lecture theatre at the University.

David Keir Student Hub in for Two Awards

The project for Queen’s University Belfast has been shortlisted for an RIBA NI Award, and WAN Education Award.

The Exchange wins RIBA South West Award

We are proud to announce that our student hub for Exeter and Falmouth Universities has received a RIBA Regional Award.

Camden Award Wins for the Oculus and Octagon Gallery

Our heritage exhibition project for UCL has been honoured by the Camden Business Awards and the Camden Design Awards.

Topping Out at International Way, Stratford

A milestone achieved in this high-density, sustainable, and BIM-driven development.

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