SimpsonHaugh

SimpsonHaugh
Exterior detail of the Beetham Tower, Manchester
Practice information
Key architects	Ian Simpson Rachel Haugh
Founded	1987
Location	Manchester and London, England   United Kingdom
Significant works and honors
Projects	Masterplan of Manchester City Centre following the 1996 Manchester bombing
Website
https://www.simpsonhaugh.com/

SimpsonHaugh (formerly Ian Simpson Architects) is an English architecture practice established in 1987 by Ian Simpson and Rachel Haugh. ^[1] The practice has offices in London and Manchester. In 2014, the practice re-branded as SimpsonHaugh & Partners. ^[2]

Notable Projects

• 4 Angel Square, Manchester (2018-2023)

• Deansgate Square, Manchester (2016–21) ^[3]
• 1 Blackfriars, London (2014–18) ^[4]
• River Street Tower, Manchester (2018-20) ^[5]
• Holbrook House London (2017–19) ^[6]
• City Village, Belgrade Plaza Coventry (2014–17) ^[7]
• 1 Spinningfields, Manchester (2015–17) ^[8]
• Battersea Power Station Phase 1, London (2013–16) ^[9]
• Verde, Newcastle (2014–16) ^[10]
• First Street development, Manchester (2013–15) ^[11]
• The View, Newcastle (2006–15) ^[12]
• Manchester Central Library and Manchester Town Hall Extension restoration, Manchester (2010–14) ^[13]
• Beetham Tower, Manchester, England (2003–06) ^[14]
• Holloway Circus Tower, Birmingham, England (2006) ^[15]
• Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, England (2003) ^[16]
• Urbis, Manchester, England (1998–2002) ^[17]
• No. 1 Deansgate, Manchester, England (2002) ^[18]
• Parkway Gate, Manchester ^[19]
• Gallowgate, Newcastle ^[20]
• Merchants Warehouse restoration, Castlefield, Manchester (1993–97) ^[21]

Awards

• The International Property Awards, Best Mixed Use Architecture London and UK: One Black Friars ^[22] (2021)
• Newcastle Lord Mayor's Design Awards  : The View – People's Choice and New Building categories at the bi-annual Newcastle Lord Mayor's Design Award. ^[23] (2015)
• Newcastle Lord Mayor's Design Awards  : Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) & Central Link, Downing Plaza – New Building Newcastle Lord Mayor's Design Award. ^[24] (2011)
• RIBA International Design Competition Winner : The National Wildflower Centre ^[25] (2009)
• MSA Design Awards – Overall Winner: Parkway Gate, Manchester ^[26] (2009)

• RIBA National Award Winner : Hilton Tower ^[27] (2008)
• Manchester Confidential – Best New Building : Parkway Gate ^[28] (2008)
• Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Best Tall Building – Award Winner : The Beetham Hilton Tower, Manchester ^[29] (2007)

• RIBA Award Winner : Manchester Transport Interchange ^[30] (2007)
• RIBA Award Winner : The Manchester Museum, Manchester ^[31] (2004)

• RIBA Award Winner : No. 1 Deansgate, Manchester ^[32] (2003)

• RIBA Housing Design Awards : Designer Ian Simpson Architects ^[33] (2002)

References

1. "SimpsonHaugh and Partners". newlondonarchitecture.org. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
2. Waite, Richard (8 September 2014). "Ian Simpson Architects to rebrand to recognise Rachel Haugh". Architects' Journal . EMAP Ltd. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
3. Welch, Adrian (8 February 2008). "Owen Street Development Manchester". e-architect. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
4. "SimpsonHaugh and Partners Uses Generative Design to Shape One Blackfriars Tower Concept" (PDF). www.infrastructure-intelligence.com.
5. "Manchester, River Street Tower - Downing Corporate". www.downing.com. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
6. "Holbrook House, Acton, London". proteusfacades.com.
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8. Ewing, Suzanne (15 May 2019). "No 1 Spinningfields by SimpsonHaugh: a chip off the old block". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
9. "SimpsonHaugh partner, Rachel Haugh, tells CLAD about the studio's Phase One development of Battersea Power Station". cladglobal.com. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
10. Lomholt, Isabelle (10 February 2017). "Verde Student Accommodation Newcastle". e-architect. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
11. Begum, Shelina (29 January 2020). "Manchester could be set for a new 'co-living neighbourhood'". Business Live. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
12. "Downing's The View Named Newcastle's Best New Building - Downing Corporate". www.downing.com. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
13. "Manchester Library Walk". AKT II. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
14. "SimpsonHaugh - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
15. "Holloway Circus Tower by Ian Simpson Architects". The Architects’ Journal. 29 May 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
16. "High Spec Offices coming to No.1 Spinningfields". Kaytons Estate Agents. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
17. "Urbis, Manchester". Civic Engineers. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
18. McManus, David (4 January 2020). "SimpsonHaugh and Partners Architects". e-architect. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
19. "The Rise of Rust: River Street and Manchester's Angry Steel Towers". Confidentials. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
20. "The View, Newcastle upon Tyne | 333913 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.fr. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
21. "Brick By Brick: SimpsonHaugh & Partners". Warehouse Home. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
22. "Recognition for One Blackfriars". SimpsonHaugh. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
23. "Newcastle City Council, Council News".
24. "Newcastle City Council, The Lord Mayor's Design Awards".
25. "Ian Simpson Architects Wins National Wildflower Center International Competition". archicentral. 28 May 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
26. "WINNERS OF MSA DESIGN AWARDS 2009, page 3" (PDF). www.the-msa.co.uk. 28 May 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
27. "Hilton Tower". RIBA. 28 May 2008. Archived from the original on 14 March 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
28. "Best of 2008: the Sleuths". manchesterconfidential. 28 May 2008. Retrieved 28 May 2009.^{[ dead link ‍]}
29. "Best Tall Building Winners". CTBUH. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
30. "Manchester Transport Interchange". RIBA. 22 July 2004. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
31. "Winners of RIBA Awards 2004 and RIBA Worldwide Awards announced". RIBA. 22 July 2004. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
32. "Record-breaking number of buildings win RIBA Awards". RIBA. 13 June 2003. Archived from the original on 10 May 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
33. "Housing Design Award Winners". RIBA. 27 July 2002. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2009.

External links

• SimpsonHaugh