Studio Partington is a multi-award-winning practice with over 20 years experience in architectural design and masterplanning. We have developed a reputation for combining technical design ability with excellent organisation and delivery, with our work at the forefront of energy efficient housing design contributing to research for future sustainability standards.
Commendation - Brick Awards, Large Housing Development - The Chocolate Works
2023
2022
Finalist- LFA Pop Up Cycle Parking Competition
NHBC Foundation Guide - Modern methods of construction: building on experience (NF88)
National Design Guide - Derwenthorpe
The Building Centre, Decarbonising social housing - Nottingham City Homes
CLC National Retrofit Strategy - Energiesprong: Nottingham City Homes
Islington Council - Andover Estate affordable workshops
Fashion Capital, From Disused Car Park to Designer Workspace - Andover Estate affordable workshops
Architects' Journal- Southwark Street fit-out, London
Dezeen- Energiesprong: NCH2050, COP26
COP26 Built Environment Virtual Pavilion- Energiesprong: NCH2050
2021
2020
Finalist- Evening Standard New London Awards, Best Housing Scheme
Finalist - H&V News Awards, Retrofit Project of the Year
The Independent - Nottingham City Homes
Architects' Journal - Golden Lane Estate windows replacement
2019
Winner - National Urban Design Awards, Practice Project
Winner - Energy Efficiency Awards, East Midlands
Winner - The Sunday Times British Homes Awards, Housing Crisis Solution
Winner - Construction News Awards, Best Innovation
Winner - UK Ashden Awards, Sustainable Buildings
Finalist - New London Architecture Awards
Finalist - Off-site construction Awards
Finalist - Civic Trust Awards, Regional
Finalist - Structural Timber Awards
Finalist - Student Accommodation Awards
Commendation - Brick Development Awards, Large Housing
Commendation - RICS, Community Benefit Category
NLA Public Housing: a London renaissance - Hathersage & Besant Courts
The Guardian - Nottingham Homes 2050
LABM Magazine - Nottingham Homes 2050
Independent Schools Magazine - Holmewood House School
Education Design & Build Magazine - Holmewood House School
Design Matters: RIBA Award Winning Homes - Derwenthorpe
University Business Magazine - Hox Park
Offsite Magazine - Hox Park
Higher Education Estates magazine - Hox Park
FutureBuild - presenting on overheating and the benefits of off-site construction
BBC News - Nottingham Homes 2050
Wood for Good - Nottingham City Homes 2050
Architects' Journal - Cotton Quay
Museum of Architecture - Gingerbread City, exhibited at Somerset House
2018
Winner - What House? Awards, Best Partnership Scheme
Winner - Shift Awards, Sustainable Retrofit of the Year (Under 50 Homes)
Winner - New London Architecture Awards, Masterplans & Area Strategies
Winner - UK Housing Awards, Innovation of the Year
Finalist - AJ Specification Awards Brick & Stone
Finalist - AJ Architecture Awards, Community & Faith Project
Finalist - AJ Retrofit Awards
Finalist - Inside Housing Development Awards
Finalist - Education Estates Awards
Finalist - Housing Design Awards
Finalist - Civic Trust Awards (Regional)
Commendation - British Construction Industry Awards, Housing Project of the Year
Commendation - Climate Change Progress Report
NHBC Foundation guide - Futurology: the new home in 2050
DA Magazine - Derwenthorpe
Age Friendly Housing - Derwenthorpe
Social Housing Green Paper - Derwenthorpe
RIBA's Ten Characteristics of Places where People Want to Live - Derwenthorpe
UK Green Building Council - Nottingham Homes 2050
CIBSE Journal - Nottingham Homes 2050
AJ Specification - Nottingham Homes 2050
NLA Factory-made Housing Exhibition - Nottingham Homes 2050
London Open House - Golden Lane Community Centre
Architect's Journal. Golden Lane Community Centre
AJ Specification - Holmewood House School
Museum of Architecture - Gingerbread City, exhibited at the V&A
2017
Winner - AJ Architecture Awards, Sustainable Project of the Year
Winner - RIBA National Awards
Winner - RIBA Yorkshire, Project Architect of the Year - Adam Cornish
Winner - RIBA Yorkshire, Sustainability Award
Winner - RIBA Yorkshire Award
Winner - Inside Housing Development Awards, Best Affordable Housing Development
Winner - York Design Awards, Large Residential
Winner - York Design Awards, Lord Mayor’s Award for overall best scheme
Better Buildings: Learning from buildings in use
RIBAJ - Derwenthorpe
Concrete Quarterly - Derwenthorpe
2016
Winner - Housebuilder Awards, Best Design for three storeys or fewer
NHBC Foundation Guide: The advantages of new homes
NHBC Foundation Guide to New Home Technology
2015
Winner - Building for Life Award
NHBC Homes through the decades
2014
Winner - Civic Trust Awards
Winner - Building for Life Award
Winner - RTPI Yorkshire Planning Excellence Award
NHBC Foundation Guides: Part L 2013 (Masonry and Timber Frame Construction)
2013
Winner - Building Awards, Highly Commended Housing Project
Winner - Housing Design Awards, Completed Project
Winner - York Design Awards, New Build: Residential
RIBAJ - Richard Partington on Low Carbon Home Technology
Sunday Times - The Chocolate Works
NHBC Foundation Guide: Designing Homes for the 21st Century
2012
Winner - The Sunday Times British Homes Awards, Affordable Housing Development
Sustain Magazine - Howden Masterplan
NHBC Foundation Guide: Understanding Overheating
Temple Avenue Project Guide: New Homes & Refurbished Homes
NHBC Foundation Guide: Part F 2010
Low Carbon Homes Guides: Masonary, Concrete Frame, Insulating Concrete Frame and Timber Frame