Sector: Data centres & technology
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Hyphen moves up to 75th place in the WA100 2026
A reflection on our growth, capabilities, and the people behind them Hyphen has been included in the WA100 2026, the annual survey published by Building Design, which recognises the world’s largest architectural practices by number of fee-earning architects. Ranked at 75th, up from 79th place last year, this year’s inclusion reflects how we’ve grown and…
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Leadership that drives results and builds partnerships across regions
Solutions-seekers that our clients can rely on At Hyphen, delivering excellence means collaboration and strong leadership. As we start 2026, we’re delighted to announce four promotions that strengthen our ability to deliver and build successful partnerships across markets and regions. Georgina Mullen and Jimena Etchegaray step up as directors in Northern Ireland and Mexico, Darragh…
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Javier Moya Ortiz
Associate
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WAF 2025: presenting Rio AI City among this year’s leading future-focused projects
Reflections from Miami on the ideas shaping future districts and how these conversations connect to the direction behind Rio AI City. Our team has returned from the World Architecture Festival 2025 in Miami, where Rio AI City was presented in the Future Infrastructure and Masterplanning categories. The visit also included the formal collection of the…
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Rio AI City
Hyphen is collaborating with Elea Data Centers on the concept and masterplan for Rio AI City, a new AI-ready data centre district integrating technology, community and landscape in Rio de Janeiro. Set within Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, Rio AI City is a 900,000 m² masterplan for Elea Data Centers that brings digital infrastructure into…
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Pioneering the future: Rio AI City secures WAFX Award at WAF 2025
The WAFX Award recognises future projects using architecture to tackle society’s greatest challenges – from climate change to technology and beyond. We’re proud to announce that Rio AI City has won a WAFX Award in the “Digital Worlds” category at the World Architecture Festival 2025. This latest recognition comes just days after last week’s news…
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Rio AI City shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival 2025
Hyphen and Elea Data Centers’ visionary project receives double recognition at WAF 2025, raising the bar for urban, sustainable digital infrastructure. We’re proud to announce that Rio AI City, our partnership with Elea Data Centers, has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival 2025, recognised in both the Future Projects – Masterplanning and Future Projects…
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Rio AI City – Designing what’s next, together
Rio AI City sets a new standard for data centre developments – one that’s deeply embedded in local life and landscape. Set within Rio’s Olympic Park, the campus brings together infrastructure, architecture and nature as part of a thoughtful, phased approach to building a digital district. At Hyphen, we’ve worked in close partnership with Elea…
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Hyphen recognised again in AJ100 2025: A focus on diversity and inclusion
We’re pleased to announce that Hyphen has once again featured in the prestigious AJ100, the annual ranking of the UK’s largest architectural practices, placing at number 49, up slightly from 51 last year. This recognition highlights our steady growth but, importantly, shines a spotlight on our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, one of the…
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Investing in excellence: UK Promotions
At Hyphen, we know that delivering architectural excellence takes more than technical expertise. It takes people who understand what matters most to our clients and who bring the clarity, energy and trust needed to bring teams together and move things forward. We’re proud to announce three new promotions in our UK team, recognising colleagues who…
