Author: Hyphen
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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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Hyphen celebrates internal succession with a series of promotions
We are delighted to announce a series of promotions, as eight Hyphen employees have been recognised for the significant contributions they have made to the growth and quality of our international architectural practice. Firstly, we would like to announce our new senior associates, Nick Jardine and Aimee Hooper, based primarily in our Winchester office. As…
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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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Elisa Frost appointed as new director at Hyphen
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Elisa Frost, who has joined us as a director, as of 17 April 2023. Elisa will be primarily based in Madrid, working closely with Eva Diego and the team in Spain, as well as working with the board on its group-wide company strategy. Elisa is an experienced…
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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 teams discuss gender equity and equality
Ensuring equal opportunities for everyone is a continual process and we’re regularly reviewing our ways of working. Our current practises include monitoring equal pay, which you can read about in our annual report, and supporting women into leadership positions. With women making up 54% of employees at Hyphen and 60% of our associates, we are making…
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EuroShop 2023
As EuroShop 2023 draws to a close, we share some of our key takeaways from the world’s leading retail trade fair. A key trend at this year’s event was the multiple displays involving the use of robotics, from robotic arms serving coffee and lunch, to complex machines used in the logistics sector. We were also…
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Katia’s story
Katia Souni joined Hyphen as an architectural assistant in 2018 and became an architect a year later. In 2023, Katia completed her project management training, obtaining the national HMONP (The authorisation to exercise project management in one’s own name), so we asked her to share a bit more about what the programme involved and the…
