Category: Perspective
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Travel retail: the gateway to Paris
At Hyphen we’ve been delivering airport retail experiences for more than a decade, in more than 30 international airports across Europe, Africa and Asia. One of the most iconic locations for us is Paris’ Charles De Gaulle, one of the largest and busiest airports in Europe. Charles De Gaulle (CDG) is the gateway to Paris…
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New opportunities in new locations for Paris team
It’s exciting times for our team in France, with two reasons to celebrate! To accommodate our growing team, we’ve moved to new premises in Paris, and to consolidate our experience in the south and its opportunities, we’ve established a permanent presence in Marseille. Our Paris team has moved to the Rue des Pyramides, following a string…
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Hyphen director discusses data centre trends at DCD Connect Madrid
Hyphen director, Eva Diego, enjoyed discussing architectural trends in data centre design at this year’s DCD Connect Madrid. As part of the DCD>Talks series, Eva highlighted a number of key industry trends affecting the global and local markets, including the increasing role of architects at the inception of data centre projects, their importance in navigating…
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Detail matters: sustainability in heritage building design
Heritage buildings present opportunities for applying circular economy principles, where architects and engineers can apply the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle. That means reducing resources and waste, reusing a building no longer in use and the existing materials within it, and recycling unwanted features or debris into something new. Heritage buildings also contain…
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Detail matters: permitting and collaboration
Architects are essential for heritage building projects, especially in their role as an executive architect – as the bridge between the client, consultants, and local authorities. With expertise in local regulations, including building code and permitting, good architectural professionals can make a huge difference in ensuring projects are delivered on time and reach completion. Mandatory…
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Milan Design Week 2023: discovering the latest innovations in design
As Milan Design Week 2023 has drawn to a close, members of Hyphen’s Milan team have been reflecting on their personal impressions of the world’s most influential design showcase. The team has considerable local expertise of the city and the Italian market, especially its architecture and design. So, what could be better than an opportunity…
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Detail matters: six top tips for architectural projects in heritage buildings
Running a heritage building project can be challenging, with many aspects for architects and engineers to consider. Whether it is sourcing rare materials, finding sustainable solutions, or working with local authorities, our knowledgeable and creative colleagues can help guide us through even the most overwhelming challenges. We asked Hyphen colleagues from around the world to…
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Detail matters: balancing functionality and heritage
In architecture, details matter. Attention to detail is at the heart of what we do, from building materials and energy efficiency to strong collaborations with colleagues, clients and local authorities. Details are especially important in retrofitting projects, where heritage buildings are given a new lease of life, balancing historical significance with contemporary functionality. We interviewed…
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Hyphen is the first architectural practice to have training accredited by the ILM
This week is International Leadership Week and at Hyphen we have taken the opportunity to reflect on our Training and Development Strategy which promotes 2023 as the “Year of Training” across our company. One of the initiatives that we have introduced this year with the support from the Institute of Leadership and Management is our…
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From transactional to transformational leadership
Next week is International Leadership Week and I have been thinking about how leadership in the workplace has evolved considerably in recent years. We are moving away from ‘transactional’ styles which rely on giving directions and applying discipline and reward, towards ‘transformational’ styles which recognise people’s strengths and energise people towards achieving a goal. Leaders…
