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Howarth Litchfield received a worthy mention for their Treetops project in Northumberland by Charlie Luxton on Chanel 4’s Building the Dream as an exemplar project. The episode in question [...]

Durham-based award-winning firm of architects, Howarth Litchfield, has announced its latest multi-disciplinary commission in the specialist education sector, on a new multi-million project, which [...]

We are delighted to see further progress being made on the site of a new Holiday resort that we are working on in Filey, North Yorkshire, with our client Eco Custom Homes and other members of the [...]

We are delighted to see further progress being made on the site of a new Holiday resort that we are working on in Cornwall. Off-site modular holiday lodges are being dropped into place and [...]

It is great to see the progress being made by Interserve on the new Mo Mowlam SEMH school in Redcar, with the groundworks currently progressing in preparation for the LGS superstructure. You can [...]

Howarth Litchfield were appointed by Durham University at the start of this year as Design Team Lead in providing Building Surveying services for the acoustic infrastructure upgrade of some of [...]

In these uncertain times we are all having to adjust to new ways of working. HL have put together our top tips to help with health and well-being whilst working from home.

HL were appointed to refurbish the third and seventh floor areas of an existing office block at No 2 St James’ Gate in Newcastle together with providing Executive Architect services for the [...]

A North East architectural practice has secured a contract to provide services to a church extension project in Washington. Howarth Litchfield, which is based in Durham, has been awarded the [...]

A new house developed in Northumberland, Fold House evokes the layout of a Northumberland Farmhouse using modern metal barns as inspiration. The environmental designed scheme is innovative in its [...]

When we can’t get to the studio, we bring the studio to us! A beautiful fresh palette for an exciting scheme, using a mixture of blue hues, natural weaves and an abundance of texture.

The team at HL continues to work from home. If you need our team simply ring the office as normal and the phones can re-direct to the staff member, or alternatively contact the person by email. [...]

Redhills, for long the base of the Durham miners and a centre of community culture, is set to return to its former glory. Redhill, opened in 1915, is ‘a shining example of what people can achieve [...]

This week the Mo Mowlem Academy started on site after achieving CP status. We are looking forward to working with The DfF and Interserve on this project and delivering a brand new, state of the [...]

  Howarth Litchfield are delighted to have been shortlisted for the inaugural RICS Social Impact Awards 2020 for two of our recently completed projects. Four Acres has been shortlisted for [...]

Howarth Litchfield are delighted to announce that they have won a number of awards at this years Lord Mayor’s Design Awards. Winning the Conservation Award for their Architectural work on [...]

Work is well underway and progressing nicely on site at Neville Hall, Newcastle. We are looking forward to seeing how this develops over the coming months. Photographs by SkyImage

When sixth formers at Newcastle Royal Grammar School (RGS) returned to school after the Christmas break, they stepped into a totally transformed study environment following the completion in [...]

We are delighted to see the progress being made on site of a new Holiday resort that we are working on in Cornwall.  Our involvement has been to take on board an initial concept masterplan and [...]

We are delighted to see progress on The Coach House Gosforth, an exciting new development converting a Grade II listed building, formerly the coach house to Coxlodge Hall, into a series of luxury [...]

Howarth Litchfield’s very own director Neil Turner recently did a Q&A with NET Magazine. You can read it here; 10 Questions: Neil Turner  

Completion has been achieved on a new 30 bed extra care housing facility in Walker, Newcastle for the St Anthony of Padua Community Association.  Howarth Litchfield worked with Brims Construction [...]

Durham-based Howarth Litchfield has completed another first school project for Northumberland County Council, finishing work on the £6m Morpeth First School. Morpeth is replacing the 108-year-old [...]

The £5m investment to transform a former care home in Eston, to create an Intermediate Care Centre, is progressing well, according to award-winning architect, Howarth Litchfield. The facility, [...]

Recent article following 40 successful years. https://www.businessdurham.co.uk/news-events-county-durham/latest-news/item/award-winning-architect-celebrates-40-successful-years  

CONSTRUCTION work has now concluded on a project at Durham University, which is the first project that award-winning architect, Howarth Litchfield, picked up after its appointment to the North [...]

Conservation works are currently underway on a former coach house to create 8 luxury apartments.

As the new student year kick starts, Teesside University invited our graduate interior designers back for the day to inspire and encourage their design students, giving a glimpse of what it’s [...]

Recent articles following successful delivery of flexible office interiors for IWG Group incorporating the Regus and Spaces brands with Key Property Solutions. [...]

Liam Nellis was awarded a Double Grade Distinction in his BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, after completing his programme at the New College Durham. Hard [...]

Following the recent completion of a bespoke supercar garage project we talk to Daniel about his love of the job and designing the one-off scheme.   The Early Years Daniel’s love of drawing [...]

30 years at Howarth Litchfield – what a fantastic achievement David Pickersgill! The whole of the office would like to wish you huge congratulations, and here’s to many more happy [...]

2019 has been an exciting year for us here at HL.  This started with our relocation to Belmont Business Park in February and it gets even better as we are celebrating our 40 Year Anniversary this [...]

Glass security doors finally fitted on the beautiful main entrance lobby at Barnard Castle School. Just the final commissioning to complete.

Latest progress shot of the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle. Scaffolding coming down, brickwork revealing which looks like pages of a book befitting the new library.  

Frameless glazed security screen and doors being installed as part of new visitor experience including waiting area and reception. Great piece of work within Grade II Listed building with [...]

HL’s stand is set up, ready for the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association Exhibition which takes place today and tomorrow at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. If you are attending the [...]

  Intricate period ceilings revealed at Grade II* listed Neville Hall. Enabling works package progressing well towards RIBA Stage 4 technical design completion.

We are delighted that our architectural and interior design studio, which marks its 40th year in business, has invested in a new HQ at Belmont Business Park. Managing Director Jonathan Yates [...]

HL are delighted to be shortlisted once more for the RIBA North East Awards, for the Armstrong Building with the combined entry with the School of Architecture Newcastle University Design Office.

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY HERE AT HL! We still have lots to do before we walk out of the door at Old Elvet tomorrow (for the final time!) so please bear with us. Normal service will resume from [...]

  https://www.businessdurham.co.uk/news-events-county-durham/latest-news/item/work-complete-on-multi-million-pound-innovation-centre-set-to-develop-new-medical-technologies-using-light [...]

Its nearly time to say goodbye to our office at Old Elvet, Durham! Our new Studios at Liddon House, Belmont Business Park are nearly ready for us! Boxes are being packed and everyone is really [...]

  Howarth Litchfield are delighted to have been Lead Consultant, Architects, Interior Designers and Principal Designers in the delivery of the National Centre for Healthcare Photonics for [...]

After nearly 40 years at our office in Old Elvet, Durham, we are moving!!! The HL team is eagerly awaiting and preparing to move to our new office space in Belmont Business Park.  We will upload [...]

  An update on the Planning Application for the Multi-Use Sports Facility at Durham School (article extracted from the Northern Echo, 8th January 2019:  

A huge well done to all the staff here at HL who kindly donated nearly 400 items of non perishable items of food and other essentials to Elvet Methodist Church in Durham. These gifts will be [...]

Good luck to Ultimate (Commercial Interiors) at tonight’s Mixology North Awards ceremony – created for the dynamic and innovative interior design community. Ultimate (Commercial Interiors) [...]

  Here at Howarth Litchfield, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

150 years at the Durham Miners Association at Redhills introducing their plans to renovate and extend the beautiful building in the centre of Durham. HL are delighted to be involved!  

As part of our continued expansion here at HL, we are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Keith Handy, joining us as a Director of the company.  Keith, (shown below on the right) [...]

RIBA student mentoring with Neil Turner at HL at the ‘Meet your Mentor’ event on 13th November 2018 – always good to assist the next generation of architects!  

Tower crane installed on site at the new Library development for the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle.    

 Interior Designer Anne earned her Interior Design degree from Northumbria University in 2022 and has been working in the industry since then. She recently joined HL as an Interior Designer and [...]

 Interior Designer Abbie has recently joined the practice, having achieved a First-Class Honours Degree in Interior Design BA (Hons) at York St John University. Since graduating, Abbie has been [...]

Neville Hall has now been submitted for full planning permission to rejuvenate a significant listed building in Newcastle City Centre. Great combined effort by the consultant team at HL, Gardiner [...]

The Old Shire Hall redevelopment in Durham is almost complete. Take a look at the latest article in Bdaily which features Kathryn Mason, Interior Designer on the project. [...]

We are delighted at the number of shortlisting’s across the 5 categories for the following projects which is a demonstration of the skills of Howarth Litchfield across varying sectors of [...]

The Show Home at 52 Old Elvet was completed today giving a glimpse into the future to see the fabulous high quality finish of the proposed luxury apartments at 52 Old Elvet.

As part of the works to Simon Berry’s Optometrist we were to strip of the existing roof surface and strengthen the existing timber structure. What we found was a surprising and informative as to [...]

Hotel Indigo will open its grand doors in Durham this spring. There’s much to be excited about as Luxe discovered on a preview visit. GRAND OPENING: HOTEL INDIGO, DURHAM

The new BMW PDI inspection unit on Humberside built for Able UK provided 5000m sq. of dedicated inspection unit for the preparation of BMW cars upon entering the country ready for collection by [...]

Howarth Litchfield redeveloped the existing dealership (showroom, service center & valet building) on Stratford Road, 7 miles south-east of Birmingham & 3 miles west of Solihull. The new [...]

A happy new for 2018 to all Clients, Consultants and Contractors and we wish everyone success for the year ahead . Howarth Litchfield are working on a number of exciting commissions across many [...]

In the January addition of Homebuilding & Renovating Neil Turner explains why balance (and trust) is key to creating your dream home

A FORMER professional footballer is set to convert a historic building which was once a refuge for the aristocrats of County Durham. The grade II listed home of the Durham County Club, in Old [...]

A MEDICAL centre is being extended to cope with new building developments in the area. Dunelm Medical Practice, in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, is hoping to expand its facilities to increase the [...]

A HISTORIC listed building is undergoing a major renovation ahead of its opening as a boutique hotel later this year. The Old Shire Hall in Durham is being converted into an 83-bed Hotel Indigo, [...]

Jonathan Yates presented at last night’s RIBA Unbuilt North East event at the Northern Stage Newcastle, showcasing the North East’s architecture industry’s creativity, which stayed on paper! HL [...]

AN architect has secured a number of refurbishment projects with a national hotel chain following a successful re-development project closer to home. Howarth Litchfield will help refurbish [...]

HL has recently completed the redevelopment of Alverton Court for North Yorkshire Police in partnership with Interserve, into their new Headquarters following their decision to vacate their [...]

What are  the latest trends in Interior design? How can these be used within Interiors? Trend prediction can be influenced by many factors – Fashion, Culture, Products, Colour, texture and Form. [...]

Continuing our relationship with IHG and Holiday Inn Hotels  we are currently developing refurbishment schemes in 7 sites across the UK, with a programme to start November 2017.   The [...]

Works are progressing well for a new BSM Ford Dealership is Shirley, Solihull for Vertu Motors Plc. Development includes a new car showroom with small workshop, separate Wash/Valet Bay and [...]

Durham-based architecture practice Howarth Litchfield has won a deal to develop the next stage of an £8.4m digital office park in Lancashire. Appointed by Chorley Council, the North East firm [...]

North East architecture practice Howarth Litchfield has been appointed to The Able Group’s new, multi-million pound vehicle storage and distribution centre on the South Bank of the Humber at [...]

External building remedial works nearing completion and the area in front of Neville House cleared to reveal this stylish building New build Sheraton House taking shape as scaffold is dropped [...]

Great new houses moving to completion at Riding Mill

Billingham-headquartered industrial services firm Able UK has signed a 9-year contract with premium car-maker BMW Group, as it expands its vehicle storage and distribution operations on the [...]

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is pleased to announce that Surgo Construction Ltd have been awarded the contract to build CPI’s National Formulation Centre. The building will be based at [...]

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our continuing success! A great event which I’m sure we will organise again!

Join us this evening to celebrate the continuing success of HL Architecture! If you are a client or contractor and would like to attend please contact Glynis brown at our office in Durham. See [...]

8 days to go! HL Celebration and networking event… If you are a client or contractor and would like to attend our networking event on Friday 16th September, in Durham, please contact Glynis [...]

In addition to the approved planning application for this unique house in Northumberland, we have gained a second approval for the garage proposal complete with dwelling space above!  

                HL have successfully gained planning approval for a large house extension in Durham. The 1990’s home will be transformed with the [...]

9 days to go! If you are a client or contractor and you would like to attend our event on Friday 16th September, please contact Glynis Brown via email gbrown@hlpuk.com for further details  

  HL’s BIM Manager, Marc Warren, joined Esh Construction at Durham CCC stadium, for a fine afternoon of cricket, food & drink and (of course) the latest update of Euro 2016 tournament! [...]

New house project on site in Northumberland the new dramatic Gin Gan feature is starting to be laid out. Looking forward to monitoring it’s progress.

Our clients are always looking for help with developments and the Carbon trust has quietly produced some funds which could assist some of our clients. The £7m fund has been made available to [...]

HL were delighted to support the Dreamflight Tiger ball at the Gosforth park on the 7th May at the Gosforth Park Hotel. A fantastic evening in which over £20,000 was raised .  We hope our prize [...]

Howarth Litchfield have been appointed to the Pagabo National Framework Agreement for Professional Services in Construction and Premises, providing Architectural and Building Surveying services [...]

HL are delighted to announce that Elisa Berry has become a Director of the company. Elisa brings her Architectural and project skills to the board and we wish her all the success for the future . [...]

We are delighted to be involved with the Interior Design, Conservation Architecture, Building Surveying and the role of Principle Designer to renovate the beautiful Shire Hall on Old Elvet, in [...]

HL are delighted to have been awarded a place on Stockton Councils consultancy partnership framework for architectural services. We look forward to a really successful partnership with the [...]

The design consortium appointment follows on the back of contract wins for rapidly expanding car dealer Vertu Motors, which appointed Howarth Litchfield to remodel its new head office on the Team [...]

The practice has gained planning permission for a fabulous new house on the site of an original 1960s property.   The new house creates a modern villa, set in mature grounds.  The client wishes [...]

The refurbishment at Carmel Medical Practice is progressing well on site which will include new treatment rooms, reception and staff areas

Demolition of Sheraton House now complete! Construction to commence of the New Build Student accommodation!

After 12 months of environmental monitoring at the Norman Chapel, Durham Castle, the specialist’s report has been published Together with the University’s Estates and Buildings Department, HL [...]

Another exciting new commission in Northumberland to create a beautiful new house. The modern stone and slate property will maximise the great views to the south through a wall of glass. [...]

A unique Private house in Northumberland . The new build is currently in construction after gaining planning permission. The design replicates  a traditional farm stead with the main house, barn [...]

A stunning new venue for conferences, weddings and fine dining has opened in Middlesbrough this week. Howarth Litchfield have been working closely with developer Acklam Hall Ltd to create this [...]

The newly refurbished Sixth Form Centre provides many new facilities for the students to enjoy such as Cafe Sesto,  Learning Resource Centres, Student Study Classrooms, Careers Offices, IT [...]

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We are delighted to report that we have successful secured a further planning permission for Cleveland College of Art and Design as we move forward with the redevelopment of their campus in [...]

Welcome to our new web site for Howarth Litchfield.  We have re branded and the new look represents the fresh and innovative Architectural and Interiors Design practice. The new site is easy to [...]

Congratulations to Vertu Motors plc who officially opened their new headquarters in Team Valley,  yesterday evening. The opening was attended by Mr James Wharton, MP for Stockton South and the [...]

Article by Neil Turner in the Journal today.

Restoration work at Acklam Hall continues. Most of the fireplaces in the Hall are of timber, but this fireplace, in the grand ‘Hustler Salon’, is revealed as stone. Conservators are carefully [...]

HLP have been appointed by the Centre for Process Innovation as lead consultant on the design and construction of a £9m, 4,500sqm two-storey facility at Sedgefield’s NETPark. The design [...]

HLP were invited again this year to participate in the Engineering Day at Bede Academy. This year we worked with Year 9 students to produce scaled models for a chill out zone in their existing [...]

Another summer success story. We are collaborating with Northumberland County Council and Faithful and Gould, to develop their strategic vision and business case for Education and Leisure [...]

As we draw to the end of 2014, we would like to thank all our clients and visitors to the website for their support and patronage. It’s been another busy year for HLP with many exciting [...]

Another week has passed by at HLP and I had some thoughts about the blog should focus upon. Should it be the variety of work currently going on?  Well we definitely have variety, with a new build [...]

We were delighted for the student accommodation project in Durham to achieve Planning permission. A great deal of work was undertaken by the client team, designers and the planners to create a [...]

It’s been a busy week at the office across many projects for HLP. We continue to enjoy great recognition for the project, Treetops, which has been shortlisted for an AJ retrofit award, a [...]

What a tremendous week, following on from the RICs awards a week ago and the 2 awards. Can it get better, well the answer is yes! We were thrilled to receive a regional award and best small [...]

Well a great night at the awards following our 8 nominations. We picked two awards, one for Tunedin!@myplace as highly recommended in the Tourism and Leisure and Treetops, a special commendation [...]

We are completing the works at Bamburgh Golf club and took this image from the site as the paviers went down. The waves were rolling in, the blue sky above and the fresh air blowing across us [...]

We have had a good fortnight for award nominations and shortlistings with 8 award categories in the RICS and RIBA awards. I heard Gyles Brandreth on Room 101 say that he hated awards and award [...]

A recent article in the Sunday times noted that the economy has nearly got back to the heights of 2008 before the recession. By Easter it will have matched its previous level. So what is the [...]

The proposed new Learning Disabilities Centre at Bankfields Court, Normanby, Middlesbrough will be a 1600m² purpose built, single storey, 18 bed en-suite residential facility for Tees Esk & [...]

Levick House Development is an exciting multi function purpose built 2 Storey facility which will house 16 No Respite Care en-suite bedrooms, grouped into 4 suites of 4 rooms with each suite [...]

Harris academy for boys is a new build academy in Peckham Rye, London. The four storey building is built on the site of a former victorian board school and creates a magnificent presence facing [...]

Associate – Architectural Technologist Robert Atkinson joined the practice as Senior Architectural Technician and has a wide range of experience on a variety of building types. During his [...]

HLP continue to visit local secondary schools on their open industry days, to inspire and encourage pupils to understand the professions relating to design and architecture. Lisa Orrick (Interior [...]

Following the successful completion of a ‘roll-out of ‘ lecture theatres for Newcastle University, we are continuing development with the client for completion in 2010.

Trinity Academy is awarded: High Commendation in the Design and Innovation category for the Yorkshire RICS awards. For more information please visit our website.

The refurbishment to Jarrow Town Hall ‘Customer Care Centre’ has recently been completed, which sits within a Grade II listed building. Working closely with the client, the internal [...]

Castle Court student accomodation officially opened by University of Newcastle Vice – Chancellor, Professor Chris Brink on 3rd November 2009

Holy Rood High School was officially opened on 14th September 2009 by councillor Marilyne Maclaren (Govenor for Education) and Keith Patrick Cardinal O’Brien. ” Parents and staff are [...]

HLP have recently been appointed a new and exciting commision, to design a Youth Community Centre with Redcar and Cleveland Council. We have developed this iconic building with students and [...]

A fast track refurbishment project over the summer holidays. Works include: creating a new circulation route to the Dining room, vibrant decoration, new contemporary lighting and furniture to the [...]

Bede Academy in Blyth is being developed by Emanuel Schools Foundation.  Their first 3-18 year old school will open in September 2009 with a Nursery, Primary and Secondary provision accross two [...]