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Plans for a new 152-bedroom four-star hotel overlooking a cricket ground have been recommended for approval. Durham Cricket is seeking to build the six-storey hotel at its Riverside ground in [...]

Howarth Litchfield is delighted that Sugar Hill Primary School has been nominated under the ‘Delivering Value’ category at the Constructing Excellence North East Awards 2026. All thanks to the [...]

HL is pleased to share that the internal renovation work at St Chad’s College, Durham University, has been completed, with external works planned for completion over the summer. This [...]

Howarth Litchfield is pleased to announce that two of our projects have been shortlisted for the 2026 RICS Awards in the Heritage category. For the North East region, our project is the [...]

This is becoming an important area for growth for HL as it cements its reputation in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) sector by securing multiple projects with leading construction group, Galliford [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading the snapshot of some of our current projects and if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of our services [...]

A brickwork contractor has built its portfolio with a heritage project. Classic Masonry has restored stone façades at Cosin’s Almshouses and the Pemberton Building at Durham’s Palace Green. The [...]

“A Sunderland school is celebrating the opening of its brand new £1.6million ‘Lighthouse’ restaurant space.” “And to celebrate the opening, Christ’s College in Pennywell has [...]

In readiness for International Women’s day, HL would like to celebrate all women in all industries and their achievements. We would like to wish all our female staff a Happy International [...]

“A restoration project is underway at a historic Newcastle cultural landmark after securing more than £3 million in Government-backed funding. Work has begun on the roof of Blandford House, [...]

As another year draws to a close, everyone at HL would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support throughout the [...]

It is a week of HL staff achievements, with two of our team members being acknowledged for their hard work and dedication in their chosen fields. Firstly, is Juan Lopez, who has been notified [...]

  “Howarth Litchfield to complete £4.25m overhaul of historic Newcastle building” “Howarth Litchfield has been appointed to undertake the £4.25m overhaul of a grade [...]

Photo – From left to right: Paul Knotts, Site Manager for HPR, Neil Turner, Director and Conservation Architect, Howarth Litchfield and Glen Anderson, Senior Project Manager, Durham [...]

Thanks to everyone who was able to join us on 1st April at Newcastle University’s Boiler House, which we are proud to say is one of our award-winning projects too. It was great to catch up with [...]

Happy International Women’s Day on 8th March 2025. Celebrating all women in all industries and their achievements. Thanks to all of our HL women for their contribution, today and throughout [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading the snapshot of some of our current projects and if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of our services [...]

Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our friends, clients, contractors, and consultants for making 2024 such a memorable year. We are eager to embark [...]

BDAILY BUSINESS NEWS 25 NOVEMBER 2024 An architecture practice is progressing a significant school expansion project. Durham-based Howarth Litchfield Architects has been appointed as architect [...]

It has been a pleasure working with New College Durham and their team on the latest project at the Framwellgate Campus. The project involves the modernisation of the current Sports building to [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading the snapshot of some of our current projects and if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of our services [...]

We were delighted to attend the 2024 RIBA North East Awards at Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema. We were even more delighted that our team Flanagan Lawrence, Howarth Litchfield, Brims Construction [...]

We are delighted to learn that The Fire Station, Sunderland has been shortlisted for the RIBA North East Awards 2024. Well done to everyone who worked on this project and good luck! Flanagan [...]

A great way to celebrate achieving planning permission for Sugar Hill Primary School in Newton Aycliffe by sharing our 3D model of the school with its Senior Leadership Team via VR headsets. As [...]

Today we celebrate women in the industry and their achievements. Thank you to our HL females for their contribution, today and throughout the year.

We are delighted to learn that The Fire Station, Sunderland has been shortlisted for the RIBA North East Awards 2024. Well done to everyone who worked on this project and good luck! Flanagan [...]

HL are delighted to be assisting Northumberland Estates who have submitted an application to undertake repairs and conservation work at Alnwick’s Historic railway station. A fine example of [...]

Following the completion of The Terry Frost Building in Leeds, Alumno and GMI have kindly shared their completion and time-lapse videos with us. Videos feature David Campbell (Alumno MD), Stephen [...]

Absolutely delighted with our design for The Terry Frost Building for 411 students. Another creative regeneration project for Alumno. Inspired by the artisan heritage and clay industry in the [...]

We are pleased to announce that the Planning Application has now been submitted on behalf of the Department for Education and Sugar Hill Primary School for the construction of a new one-storey [...]

We are delighted to be appointed by Durham County Cricket Club for their stadium hotel project. The hotel will provide 150 bedrooms, many with panoramic views of the pitch, lounge bar and [...]

The award-winning Durham-based Architectural Practice, Howarth Litchfield, has announced the promotion of Andrew Wilson to Associate Director. Andrew, who is a Chartered Building Surveyor, leads [...]

Today we celebrate women in the industry and their achievements. Thank you to our HL females for their contribution, today and throughout the year.

Dame Allan’s Schools celebrated the opening of its Jubilee building which boasts outstanding facilities for the thriving STEAM subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. The £8 [...]

Planning permission gained for a listed property in Bamburgh in the centre of the historic village. The Development is intended to sympathetically update the property and also add a second storey [...]

A purpose-built student accommodation in Whitelock Street, Leeds, which pays tribute to a celebrated abstract artist, has reached the topping out stage and is on schedule for an Autumn [...]

The Fire Station (MACQ) starts off 2023 with another fantastic win at the 2023 Civic Trust Awards National & International The venue located in the heart of Sunderland City’s quarter [...]

A happy Christmas to all of our clients, contractors, consultants and friends of Howarth Litchfield for a very successful and busy 2022. We look forward to an exciting 2023. We have many great [...]

Redcar and Cleveland Council have now approved plans to restore, grade II listed, Redcar Central Station in an ambitious £5.9m redevelopment project. The station’s transformation, both [...]

Fantastic news that The Fire Station has won another award, this time for Best Museum or Cultural Venue at the 2022 North East Culture Awards. The venue located in the heart of Sunderland [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading the snapshot of some of our current projects and if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of our services [...]

Work has started on conserving and improving the oldest standing building in Durham City – the 11th century Norman Chapel inside Durham Castle. The project will not only conserve this important [...]

Plans to restore and redevelop Redcar Central Station in a £5.9m project have been submitted, following a period of consultation. Redcar and Cleveland Council revealed plans to upgrade the grade [...]

Fantastic news received this week that Hannah Angus, Agnes Wir-Konas and Ashleigh Peacock have all passed their Part III with Newcastle University. Everyone at Howarth Litchfield is extremely [...]

With our deepest sympathy, all at Howarth Litchfield offer our condolences to the family of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We thank Her Majesty for her unwavering devotion to our country and [...]

Congratulations again goes to Liam Nellis on winning New College Durham’s Student of the Year (2021/22)! Everyone at Howarth Litchfield is very proud and believe this award is well deserved [...]

Redcar Central Station is set to be restored in a “significant” £5.9m project. Conservation works will transform the building into a more welcoming gateway to the town, allowing it to [...]

HL is delighted to have been informed that The Fire Station, Sunderland (MACQ) was the winner of the Insider North East Property Public-Private Collaboration Award 2022. Congratulations to The [...]

HL is delighted that our Neville Hall project has won this years RICS UK Award for Refurbishment/Revitalisation. It was also shortlisted for the Community Benefit and Heritage Project awards [...]

HL is delighted that our Neville Hall project has been shortlisted again, in three of this years RICS UK Award categories: • Community Benefit • Heritage Project • Refurbishment/Revitalisation [...]

HL is delighted to have been awarded joint winners of 2021 Lord Mayor’s Design Conservation Award. Thanks goes to the full team for an exceptionally well delivered project which saw the [...]

HL is delighted to have been notified that our project, Neville Hall has been awarded “Highly Commended” in this years Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards. This is a great [...]

HL is delighted that our Neville Hall project has also been shortlisted for the 2021 Lord Mayor’s Design Awards. Our other two entries the RGS sixth form and the Coach House, although not [...]

HL is delighted that our Neville Hall project has been selected as one of only 7 National projects for the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards to receive either an award or be highly [...]

Everyone at HL would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

All schools are challenged by the need to constantly keep their estate up to date and their facilities attractive. It is wise to develop an overall master plan, suggests architect Neil Turner. [...]

All at Howarth Litchfield (HL) are proud to congratulate Liam Nellis on winning this years Student of the Year at the Generation4Change Awards 2021, held on Friday 29th October at the Hilton [...]

HL is delighted to learn that our Neville Hall project has been shortlisted by RTPI for the 2021 North East Awards for Planning Excellence. Good luck to all of the other projects shortlisted and [...]

The planning application for the new pavilion at Barnard Castle School has been granted by Durham County Council. The innovative and exciting proposal is for a full glazed circular viewing [...]

Howarth Litchfield are delighted to have assisted Citrus Group, working in close collaboration with Lichfield’s Planning Consultants, on achieving Planning Permission for their Albion House [...]

Congratulations to Hannah and Agnes who both graduate from the University of Northumbria, Hannah achieving her Masters and Agnes her PhD. Graduation day was slightly delayed due to Covid but [...]

We are really delighted that our hard working apprentice technologist, Liam Nellis has been shortlisted in three of the G4C North East Awards categories this year. Technical Apprentice of the [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading the snapshot of some of our current projects and if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of our services [...]

Durham architecture firm Howarth Litchfield is taking on new recruits after a buoyant start to 2021. The company has taken on nine new staff and is seeking to fill an additional three roles. [...]

A transport depot in County Durham is set to benefit from an innovative £8.3 million low-carbon retrofit, including a solar farm that will generate green energy for the local council’s fleet of [...]

Plans for new community facilities at a historic church in Washington have been given the green light. Last year, a planning application was lodged with Sunderland City Council to redevelop part [...]

Howarth Litchfield Partnership is pleased to announce the planning application has been submitted to Durham County Council, by Barnard Castle School for a new sports pavilion. The below article [...]

HL are delighted to announce that planning at Durham County Council’s Morrisons Busty Depot has been granted. This prestigious project will see Durham County Council respond to the climate [...]

Howarth Litchfield (HL) is very pleased to provide a virtual preview and tour of the new Discovery Special Academy, Middlesbrough. Working with Tees Valley Education Trust (TVED), Department for [...]

Another successful planning application for a new one off house in North Yorkshire. The design brief was for a modern energy efficient home for a family of horse lovers. The design reflects the [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading the snapshot of some of our current projects and if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of our services [...]

HL are delighted to announce that Alumno’s student development on Whitelock Street, Leeds has been granted planning permission by Leeds City Council. The new 11,955 square metre project will not [...]

We are pleased to announce that the Planning Application has now been submitted by Interserve to Middlesbrough City Council for the construction of a SEND school on the former Nature’s World [...]

HL are delighted to announce that Alumno’s student development on Whitelock Street, Leeds has been granted planning permission by Leeds City Council. The new 11,955 square metre project will not [...]

The Fold House has been compared to a James Bond house. The films were famously full of some great buildings. As M would say – a design to die for. With the Spectre of a new application, we can [...]

Good progress is being made at the Coach House, Gosforth. The project involves the conversion of the Grade II listed former coach house to Coxlodge Hall into a series of luxury new homes. We are [...]

Rapid progress has been made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre as our work continues with BRIMS on their Design and Build project, alongside Sine and JC Consulting. You can now get a sense of the [...]

We are pleased to announce that the Planning Application has now been submitted by Interserve to Middlesbrough City Council for the construction of a SEND school on the former Nature’s World [...]

Proposals for a new cafe and community facilities at a historic Washington church have been lodged with planning chiefs. In May, Sunderland City Council received a planning application to [...]

Howarth Litchfield are pleased to announce that planning permission has now been submitted by Alumno to Leeds Council for the construction of a mixed-use six and seven storey building on [...]

We are pleased to announce that the Planning Application has now been submitted by Interserve to Middlesbrough City Council for the construction of a SEND school on the former Nature’s World [...]

Good progress on-site at the Sunderland MACQ as we continue working with BRIMS on their Design and Build project.  The steel frame is now complete and the decking is being completed swiftly, [...]

The Royal Grammar School Newcastle has lit up the Edwardian main school building in support of the parents and ON’s working as key workers during the Covid-19 crisis – fabulous gesture and a [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.   We hope you enjoy the snapshot of some of our current projects. If you have any questions about the projects or would like to discuss any [...]

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:  

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year from Howarth Litchfield. Here at HL, we remain really positive about the prospects of 2019. We have lots of exciting projects to work on, [...]

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.    

Designing a veterinary practice – an article by Neil Turner for the September Edition of the ‘In Practice’ magazine.    

HL are delighted to congratulate Andrew Wilson on passing his APC to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.

We had such a fantastic time at the Clerkenwell Design Week 2018. In the creative heart of London, we visited many creative showrooms, exhibitions and seminars. We left feeling inspired!  

Grade II* listed Neville Hall receives full planning and listed building consent on behalf of the Common Room of the Great North. Great team effort!      

The Boiler House in Newcastle-upon Tyne has been shortlisted for the RIBA North East Awards 2018. We look forward to the event in York.      

The Boiler House was the category winner & Armstrong Building achieved a Highly Commended Award in the Conservation category at the RICS North East Awards 2018. We are delighted to have been [...]

In the May 2018 addition of Homebuilding & Renovating, Neil Turner explores the building element of skirting boards.  

Makeover of historic Newcastle building moves closer as plans are submitted. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/makeover-historic-newcastle-building-moves-14488499   [...]

Review of the external windows, stonework and roof at Neville Hall, Newcastle as we prepare to undertake the next phase of works for the development. The Project is currently in the planning [...]

Our Director Neil Turner appears in the latest episode of Holding Back the Years on BBC (Series 2, Episode 6). Watch now on BBC iPlayer – [...]

  Superb flyover of our recently completed National Formulations Centre, showing progress of CPI’s National Formulation Centre for Healthcare. Video footage courtesy of CPI

Work progressing on the new Eagles Community Arena for Newcastle Eagle with Esh Group.

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 [...]

We have received a number of nominations in the last few weeks from the RICS and the RIBA for projects. We are very pleased to have 5 nominations for the Acklam Hall and Cundalls Office project , [...]

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