Howells Glenn

At Howells, we're an ambitious group of architects, designers, and makers dedicated to creating buildings and places that transform cities, create communities, and enrich lives. With a rich history spanning over 30 years, we've evolved our CLEAN approach to design, which stands for Crafted, Lean, Early consideration of materials, and Elegant.

Our Approach

Our approach is rooted in collaboration and exploration. We believe that every project should be generated from first principles, considering the needs of our clients, the place, and the people who will experience it. Our collaborative approach allows us to identify what's right for all stakeholders, from first principles.

Values

At Howells, we're driven by a commitment to doing the best work possible and doing the right thing. Our values extend beyond our projects to our own community, those we work with, and the wider society. We believe that what we do has an impact that goes beyond our projects and extends to the world around us.

People

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that when talented individuals come together to share ideas, amazing things can happen. We're committed to investing in our people at all stages of their education and careers. Our Howells Academy is a planned program where we continually learn from each other and the best experts.

Studio Life

Our studio is a place where creativity and curiosity thrive. We encourage experimentation and exploration, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We believe that every project is an opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do. We've been designing low-energy buildings that reduce environmental impact for over 30 years. Our approach to sustainability ensures we minimize carbon emissions on every project and in our studios. We strive to create buildings and places that not only delight but also reduce environmental impact.

Clean Approach

Our CLEAN approach is the foundation of our design philosophy. Crafted focuses on understanding materials and their production to create high-quality buildings. Lean is about interrogating every part of our design to make them work hard and do more than one function. Early consideration of materials and collaboration with manufacturers allows us to create crafted and extraordinary high-quality buildings. Elegant considers the aesthetics of our designs, but only as a culmination of the design process, not the starting point. Appropriate ensures that our projects respond to their context, never generic or generic.

Get to Know Us

At Howells, we're passionate about creating buildings and places that transform cities, create communities, and enrich lives. We're proud of our work, from creating bespoke student accommodation to designing iconic buildings that redefine public spaces. We believe that our approach to design, our people, and our values set us apart.