HLM Architects

read moreIn 1963, students David Hutchison, Graham Locke and Tony Monk (HLM) won a design competition for the new Paisley Civic Centre and this would lead to the formation of Hutchison Locke and Monk (now HLM Architects) in 1964. The Paisley project was the second largest public sector project since the second world war and this iconic public building became the foundations from which our social architecture philosophy would grow. HLM Architects has subsequently built a reputation for design excellence and expertise across our key sectors with a focus on solving our client's challenges and mindful of the impact that design can have on people, communities and society.

read moreWe are careful to consider the context of development, the needs of our client and wider user groups, and the potential impact on global climate change. Taking this holistic approach, we are able to deliver thoughtful solutions to complex problems using natural systems, while at the same time seeking to delight the people who experience these places through the considered use of form, materiality and planting that reflects the culture, history and ecology of a location. The project is the redevelopment of a listed site within the Fitzrovia Action Plan area of Chelsea, into 15 high end market residential units and a new build of 38 affordable units, along with commercial office square.

read moreWe craft spaces which are memorable and understand the influence our designs have on people's performance and their physical and emotional wellbeing. Each solution is unique, balancing creativity with functionality, to complement the form and scale of the architecture and environment. With depth and variety of expertise throughout our team, we deliver high quality internal environments across several sectors, in both the public and private markets.

read moreWhatever the scale of project we take time to understand the context, history, forms, patterns, uses, opportunities and challenges associated with a location. We are able to bring a pragmatic and creative approach with the aim of creating places which are sociable, active, inclusive, healthier, safer and comfortable; places which are sustainable, socially, environmentally and economically. Our team has experience across estates in residential, healthcare, education, justice, and defence, as well as in asset rationalisation in local government settings.

read moreWe strive to create buildings that respond to their context and climate, as well as our client's budget, with a focus on exploiting opportunities to make memorable places. Consequently, we don't have a 'signature-style'. Every design evolves as a solution to a unique set of challenges which we approach with 'signature-thinking' - a thoughtful, creative process that allows the character and ideas of each project to flourish in its own way.