Sector: Data centres & technology
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What Stage 0 entails – and why it matters
By: Eva Diego, CEO at Hyphen Understanding an existing building’s potential and constraints before design begins helps clients make informed investment decisions. At Stage 0, Hyphen’s architectural advice tests possible uses, technical requirements and commercial viability while options remain open. Across Europe, retrofit has quietly shifted from being an outlier in development strategy to its…
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How power, cooling and flexibility are affecting data centre design
Power availability, changing cooling requirements and the need for flexibility are placing new demands on data centre projects. Hyphen’s Matilda Marku and Darragh Beggan contributed to a recent RIBAJ and Tate discussion examining these issues. Power constraints, more demanding cooling requirements and rapidly changing technology are influencing how data centres are planned and designed. These…
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The power of ‘built in’ building control expertise
By: Georgina Mullen, director at Hyphen Building control expertise within an architectural practice helps teams address compliance from the outset. Hyphen director Georgina Mullen explains how early collaboration and technical know-how can reduce the risk of costly redesign and support safe, compliant buildings. There is a phrase I’ve heard far too often in our industry:…
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Could existing buildings unlock smarter data centre development?
By: Eva Diego, CEO at Hyphen In conversation with Alexandra Gheorghiu at DCD in Spain, Hyphen CEO Eva Diego builds on her recent interviews about the importance of architectural advice at Stage Zero to explore why re-purposing existing buildings into data centres deserves far more attention. While new-build development has long been seen as the…
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Corina Cristescu
Associate
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Bhavna Muttreja Jain
Head of India
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How to de‑risk retrofit before design even begins
By: Eva Diego, CEO at Hyphen Early assessment of an existing building can help identify risks before design decisions become costly to change. Hyphen CEO Eva Diego explains how Stage 0 brings technical investigation and commercial priorities together to test what an asset can realistically deliver. Across Europe, retrofit has become the default starting point…
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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
Four promotions across Northern Ireland, Mexico, Ireland and Chile strengthen Hyphen’s leadership team, bringing technical expertise, sector experience and close client relationships to our work across regions. 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…
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Javier Moya Ortiz
Associate
