Journal

18 February 2026
Jessica Smiling in front of vegetation in the garden.

Jessica Completes her Part 3!

A massive Haverstock congratulations to Jessica, our newly qualified architect!

Jess has reached this major milestone and we are so proud of her successfully passing her Part 3 exams and becoming a fully qualified architect.

12 February 2026
Left to Right: Claire Barton, Claire Jackson and Jennifer Freeman, they are sat
at a table on the stage at education estates. Behind them is a background of various
shapes in hues of blue and grey. Above them, text reads ‘Inclusive Estate at Learning
Places Scotland’

Inclusive Estates at Learning Places Scotland

This week, Haverstock attended Learning Enviroments Scotland in Glasgow! Our Partner Claire and Associate Anna, represented Haverstock at the conference, taking part in crucial discussions on design for education.

In ‘Inclusive Estate’, Claire Jackson of Galliford Try, Claire Barton of Haverstock and Jennifer Freeman from NORR Architects explored the similarities and differences in designing and delivering schools for children with SEND in England and Additional Support Needs in Scotland.

04 February 2026
A birds-eye-view visualisation of the scheme at Broadwater Lake

Plans Submitted for Hillingdon Water Sports Facility and Activity Centre

Haverstock is pleased to share that the planning application for the Hillingdon Water Sports Facility and Activity Centre (HWSFAC) has now been submitted.

The proposal will deliver a unique, multi-use resource for water- and land-based outdoor activities, including replacement facilities for Broadwater Sailing Club and HOAC, a youth educational charity providing outdoor learning opportunities for young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged or disabled.

07 January 2026
A photo of Bessie in the Garden. Behind her to the right
is a brick wall with vegetation crawling up. Bessie is looking to
the left of the frame and smiling.

Bessie Qualifies as an Architect!

Haverstock is hugely proud to share that Bessie has qualified as anarchitect! Congratulations!

Bessie has reached this major milestone and we are delighted to celebrate her success in completing her Part 3 exams and achieving full architectural qualification.

10 December 2025
The council chamber. To the left is a large stained glass window. In the centre is a stone fireplace framed by
a burgundy wall. Paintings line the wall while the ceiling has decorative wooden panelling.

Maison Dieu Shortlisted for Civic Trust and AABC Conservation Award

Haverstock is delighted to announce that the Maison Dieu is a Regional Finalist for both a Civic Trust and the AABC Conservation Award 2026 and will now be considered for National Awards with the winners announced January 2026.

After 14 years of dedicated investigation, repair, and conservation, the revitalised Maison Dieu opened permanently to the public for the first time in its 800-year history this May.

10 December 2025
Kirsten, Claire, Anna and the team at Woodlands Meed College outside of the new school

Woodlands Meed Opening Ceremony

Last week members of the Haverstock team, Claire, Anna and Kirsten attended the opening ceremony for Woodlands Meed College in West Sussex!

18 November 2025

Balgores SEND School Submitted for Planning

Haverstock is pleased to share that this month, plans for the new Balgores SEND School were submitted to the London Borough of Havering. One of the largest special needs schools in the country, this project is designed to transform specialist education and support for young people in the local area, the new school will provide places for 300 students aged 4-19 years with autism and other complex learning needs.

30 October 2025
Claire standing in front of a pedestal chairing a session at education estates. She stands to the left of the frame while the panel and guest speakers sit on the right.

Education Estates 2025

Last week, our Partner, Claire and Associate, Anna attended Education Estates in Manchester.

Championing inclusivity, Haverstock shared presentations on three SEND schools completed in the last year, Hawthorns School, Sir Geoff Hurst Academy and Woodlands Meed College!

12 October 2025
View of the planned courtyard at the Orpheus Centre, facing the entrance into the new theatre block. The courtyard is enhanced by biodiverse foliage and patterned paving.

Plans Submitted for the Orpheus Centre

Haverstock have been working with The Orpheus Centre Trust and are delighted to announce that the planning application for a new Education Campus at The Orpheus Centre has been successfully submitted. This marks a major milestone for the project.

10 September 2025
Ella assisting children in handmade brickmaking. They wear hi-vis while
standing in front of what will be the office at the Triangle Site, currently clad in wood
and handmade brick.

Twilight Building at the Triangle Site with Global Generation

Yesterday Haverstock took part in Twilight Building at the @globalgeneration Triangle Site!

05 August 2025
Bessie and Sophie pose below the completed installation. The installation
takes the form of many bowls hanging from the ceiling creating an ‘umbrella’ effect.
The installation in the entrance to one of the buildings at the school.

Social Value Project at Riverside Primary School Installed

Yesterday, Bessie, Sophie and Nicole completed our social-value art installation at Riverside Primary School!

This collaborative effort between Haverstock and the students results in a colourful hanging installation in the entryway to one of the new buildings at the school. Formed from over 250 individually made and decorated paper-mache bowls created by students at the school!

02 July 2025
Susie collecting the ‘Champions of Play’ Award alongside a YCM Student.
The prize giving took place at Brent Civic Centre with guests sitting on the stepped
seating.

Haverstock wins Open City 'Champions of Play Award'

Haverstock is excited to share that our model, created in collaboration with students as part Open City Young City Makers programme, ‘The School of Play’ won the Champions of Play Award!