Sector: Retail
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The power of ‘built in’ building control expertise
By: Georgina Mullen, Director There is a phrase I’ve heard far too often in our industry: “We’ll try and get that past building control”. I heard it frequently when I first started working on projects in England, and every time, it made me wince. In Ireland—where I developed my experience as an Assigned Certifier within…
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Katia Souni
Associate
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What Stage 0 entails – and why it matters
By: Eva Diego, CEO at Hyphen Across Europe, retrofit has quietly shifted from being an outlier in development strategy to its default starting point. Yet despite this shift, the industry still sees projects accelerating into concept design long before the existing building is truly understood. This is where risk embeds itself – through untested assumptions,…
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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 Across Europe, retrofit has become the default starting point for development, not the exception. Yet too many projects still rush into concept design without fully understanding the existing building. That is where risk enters the system – through untested assumptions, inherited defects and briefs built on optimism rather than…
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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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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…
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Matilda Marku
Associate
