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A tp bennett manifesto for transforming underutilised office space into community assets

Her infectious enthusiasm, curiosity for design, and collaborative spirit are impossible to miss.

11& 12 Wellington Place in Leeds has become the first new building in the UK to achieve a certified NABERS UK Five Start Energy Rating, completing the Design for Performance journey

tp bennett and Future Works explore the environmental impact of design and the role of materials in shaping a responsible future

We are pleased to welcome three new Directors to our leadership team, each bringing a wealth of experience and strategic insight to support the practice’s continued growth across key sectors and geographies.

A significant milestone in tp bennett’s international expansion, reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable architecture and design globally.

We are exhibiting at B52, New Dock Hall

Glasgow has one of the UK’s largest student populations with an undersupply of purpose-built student accommodation. This city centre site benefits from excellent transport links and being within walking distance of several leading universities.

Winner of the Pineapple ‘Place of the Year’ Award 2025

Finalist at this year’s RESI Awards, Gascoigne West II improves the quality and quantity of affordable housing in East London.

At tp bennett we strongly believe in giving the opportunity for all voices to be heard and actively challenge the status quo

Keynote interview exploring how to harness the growing trend for taking less space and delivering an enhanced experience

David Taylor, Editor at NLQ, discusses the ever more recognised links between wellbeing and workplace happiness

How can the design of schools be improved to maximise the learning experience?

With a focus on material innovation and circular economy, the ‘In the Making’ exhibition at Material Matters examined the intricate details behind products from 12 brands revealing the components, materials, and craftsmanship involved.

Passivhaus design for the Purpose Built Student Residential Sector

‘In The Making’ in Room 12 at Material Matters fair will explore the circular economy details behind products manufactured in the commercial interior sector.

Associate Director, Amy Barrs explore what its mean to create adaptive, inclusive and inspiring educational and workplace environments for Mix Interiors.

At tp bennett, we believe strongly in giving the opportunity for all voices to be heard and actively challenge the status quo.

How do we respond to evolving requirements for office buildings?

tp bennett/COBE shortlisted for LSE’s Bankside House redevelopment design competition

Twelve is about diversity of thought, enabling new and alternative ways of thinking and problem solving

A new 13-storey student accommodation development for Dominus Real Estate in Glasgow

Does flexible working signal the end of cities as we know them?

Discover a whole city constructed entirely from gingerbread!

How can we unlock the healing power of architecture and design?

Designing inclusive places to live and work, and trusting her instincts

Exploring why some workspaces are having a detrimental effect on their users and creating environments that are good for the mind and body

How can we be flexible about the spaces in which healthcare is provided, without compromising safety or standards?

Lucy Bagshaw, Project Director and Sustainability Designer joins the jury

Designing office that meet the changing expectations of what workspaces should be

Embedding sustainability know how across the practice, early engagement with suppliers and unleashing the power of technology.

What is the roadmap to achieving sustainable Build to Rent?

What is our vision for sustainable student accommodation?

Exploring the potential for architecture to advance or hinder cultural change

What is the ‘magic ingredient’ that keeps occupiers returning to offices?

What is the ‘magic ingredient’ that keeps occupiers returning to offices?

How can we avoid sustainability work being undone at fit-out?

Bridging the Performance Gap on the path to Net Zero Carbon

‘Driving for Change’ inititiative was awarded two NLA awards

Interactive design workshop exploring how architecture can educate and inspire

A sustainable, biodiverse neighbourhood, grounded in the rich history of this ex-military site

Set to be one of the most energy efficient office buildings in Leeds and is the first NABERS design reviewed Five Star building in the UK, outside of London.

As a mark of respect, tp bennett will be closed on Monday 19th September

What do effective cradle-to-cradle principles look like in reality

Exploring myths surrounding sustainable design and dismantling the misunderstandings corrupting how it is being addressed

How can employee experience be improved through design and what are the best practices for hybrid working?

With the recent opening of the Elizabeth Line we are seeing many cases of Transit Oriented Development in action

Is circularity in the construction industry possible?

The Social Impact of BTR

Join a community cookery class run by tp bennett and Cook for Good, a social enterprise with a mission to build confidence, connections and communities through food.

In partnership with The Change Please Foundation, tp bennett has repurposed two London buses, transforming them into support assistance for people experiencing homelessness.

An annual collection of the brightest young stars in commercial interior design and architecture

#Breakthebias

Dezeen visits Haus on the Ridge to find out how tp bennett designed a sustainable and beautiful private home on a ragstone ridge overlooking a protected valley in Kent

It is with very heavy hearts that we regret to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Pádraic Burke, Director in our interiors division, on 14th December 2021.

Designed in the late 1920s, Saville Theatre sits in the heart of London’s Theatreland.

An iconic service station on the M6 in Lancashire

A Grade II listed building in a historic pocket of London

An early modernist landmark building

Join Principal Director, Shane Kelly, on 9 December for a ‘fireside chat’ with Bisnow that looks at experience-led design for the next wave of employees

Chris Webb, tp bennett’s Head of Sustainability, is joined by Barry Varcoe of Open Society Foundations to discuss sustainable design practices on a podcast for Place Tech.

A temporary sculpture, designed by tp bennett, has been constructed in City Square, Leeds

Strategies for reducing a building’s energy performance gap

tp bennett scooped two awards at this year’s Mix Interiors, Mixology Awards

tp bennett organised a 275 mile charity cycle ride in collaboration with Club Peloton

Highly amenitised, user experience building leveraging best practices to deliver a tenant centric design

Principal Director, David Blair discusses how to create value for both landlords and tenants on the panel for Bisnow

tp bennett is proud to present a unique live performance by our inspirational client Impact Dance for this year’s London Festival of Architecture

tp bennett and Impact Dance invite you to join an interactive WhatsApp discussion that will explore the London Festival of Architecture’s theme of ‘care’ and the impact architecture has on communities.

What technology do you need to successfully blend real estate and hospitality?

Dezeen explores tp bennett’s design for the next generation of city office

How to create enduring value and the repositioning of assets at the 50 year old Rackham’s department store in Birmingham

What happened when Property Week set eight of the UK’s leading architectural practices the challenge of reinventing a redundant department store?

The rise of working from home revealed a need for better office creating a catalyst to look forward and see what ‘work’ means today

The panel discussed how an element of flexible workspace can support businesses in attracting talent, as well as contributing to a more vibrant streetscape.

Dezeen explores how tp bennett and FORE Partnership worked together to transform a derelict building into Manchester’s most sustainable new office

Buildings, impact and people

Windmill Green has been shortlisted for the RIBA Journal’s MacEwen Award. View the full shortlist here.

tp bennett and CBRE have won a 5 star UK Property Award – Best Office Interior North West for Playdemic

Working in a building that promotes health and wellbeing will become non-negotiable for those that work in them.

CoreNet UK explores present and future work challenges through the lens of space & design, technology and people.

The rise of working from home revealed a need for better office creating a catalyst to look forward and see what ‘work’ means today

The BCO NextGen challenged the industry to re-imagine the post-pandemic workplace in 2025

tp bennett’s Michelle Wilkie joins the November jury with experts from across design strategy and education

The British Council for Offices NextGen Highly Commended Richard Beastall  at their awards ceremony, recognised in memory for being an inspirational leader in his field.

Windmill Green in Manchester has won the BCO Regional Innovation Award

It is with heavy hearts that we regret to announce that our dear friend and colleague Richard Beastall died on 5th August 2020 after a long battle with cancer

tp bennett has been shortlisted for the coveted AJ100 Employer of the Year award

Spacecraft are pleased to announce series 3 of their workplace podcasts featuring an interview with tp bennett’s Principal Director Shane Kelly.

Windmill Green in Manchester has won the RICS Social Impact Award in the Commercial category for its positive contribution to  the North West.

Creating environments that support neurodiversity

let\’s all be #eachforequal

Lancelot Place has been praised by Westminster City Council for successfully reinterpreting the London Terrace for the 21st century

tp bennett have been supporting The Outward Bound Trust since 2015 with the aim of building a sustainable link with schools in our communities and providing role models for students

CBRE Manchester won the Northern Design Award 2018 last Friday for Best Interior Design Project >1m

PwC, One Embankment Place won the Test of Time award at the BCO National Awards

The Foundry in Hammersmith has been shortlisted for the AJ Retrofit Awards 2019

On Friday 28th June we opened our studio doors as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2019 by hosting an interactive spectator-led installation

We’ve been shortlisted in two categories for Mixology Awards 2019!

Delighted that Schroders 1 London Wall Place has been shortlisted for the New London Awards in the Workplace category

We have strengthened our team in the north, acquiring the interior design and workplace strategy team from Strive, an award-winning Leeds-based practice

tp bennett are taking part in Save The Children’s Virtual 8105km Race to Yemen throughout May with our client APAM/Catella.

#Pressforprogress

Principal Director Jonathan Darke discusses the practice’s history as it approaches its centenary for the London Festival of Architecture