Chetwoods Architects

Chetwoods Architects Chetwoods use rigorous thinking and radical creativity to push the possibilities of design for living, and bring more colour to the world.

At Chetwoods, our architecture teams use rigorous thinking and radical creativity to push the possibilities of design for living, and bring more colour to the world. We believe that architecture is a vital platform for progress. It influences the way we live, work, interact and collaborate. It affects our health, outlook and attitudes. Its benefits can be profound.

Our scheme at Claverings Industrial Estate for Danescroft has been shortlisted for Warehouse Property of the Year Award....
17/04/2026

Our scheme at Claverings Industrial Estate for Danescroft has been shortlisted for Warehouse Property of the Year Award.

The regeneration of this key site in Edmonton, North London. Designed by Chetwoods for Danescroft and Fiera Real Estate UK, the masterplan will transform a dated, underutilised industrial estate into a high-quality urban logistics hub.

The scheme will deliver seven new industrial and warehouse units ranging from 11,300 to 70,000 sq ft, designed with flexibility to support a wide range of modern logistics, manufacturing and distribution uses — with long-term adaptability at its core.

Sustainability is embedded throughout, with a fabric-first approach, low-carbon materials, and targets of BREEAM Excellent and EPC A+. A strong landscape strategy — including tree retention and new planting — will enhance biodiversity and promote occupier wellbeing.

A future-ready logistics destination, aligned with Enfield’s long-term growth ambitions.

https://www.chetwoods.com/projects/danescroft-claverings-industrial-estate

Our scheme Elfield Park Phase 2, designed for Beyond has received Reserved Matters Approval.Building on Phase 1, EPMK Ph...
19/03/2026

Our scheme Elfield Park Phase 2, designed for Beyond has received Reserved Matters Approval.

Building on Phase 1, EPMK Phase 2 continues to transform Elfield Park into a
forward-thinking industrial and logistics hub. A next generation industrial campus that has place, community, and nature at its core to shape a new standard of modern B2/B8 accommodation.

Congratulations to all the project team involved in the project.

We’re pleased to share that our scheme, Lexden Gardens, for Essex Housing has been shortlisted for the World Architectur...
24/02/2026

We’re pleased to share that our scheme, Lexden Gardens, for Essex Housing has been shortlisted for the World Architecture News (WAN) Awards 2026 in the Future Projects – Residential category.

Lexden Gardens transforms the Grade II listed Essex County Hospital into a contemporary, landscape-led neighbourhood of 120 homes. The 19th century main block and its historic lawn shape a cohesive masterplan, combining carefully crafted new homes with generous green space and walkable routes.

Winners will be announced on the 5th of March 2026. 🎉

Our CEO, Tim Ward, recently contributed to Building Magazine’s forward-looking piece on what lies ahead for the industry...
23/01/2026

Our CEO, Tim Ward, recently contributed to Building Magazine’s forward-looking piece on what lies ahead for the industry in 2026.

Tim highlights how development trends are evolving towards more measured, purposeful development — prioritising retrofit and reuse, operational adaptability, and the growing importance of placemaking and long-term relevancy in the built environment.

Read the full article in the link in bio.

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Our recent scheme, Firestone LDN, was named a winner in the New London Architecture Awards – Industrial and Logistics ca...
30/12/2025

Our recent scheme, Firestone LDN, was named a winner in the New London Architecture Awards – Industrial and Logistics category early this month.

Located on an iconic Brentford site along the historic Golden Mile, Firestone LDN transforms the former Firestone Tyre Factory into a high-specification, state-of-the-art logistics and HQ hub. Designed by Chetwoods Architects, the scheme carefully blends Art Deco heritage with modern performance.

Data centres are expanding fast — and as they move closer to where people live and work, their design matters more than ...
23/12/2025

Data centres are expanding fast — and as they move closer to where people live and work, their design matters more than ever.

Our perspective along with 3 of our recent schemes in the Architects’ Journal on how responsible, thoughtful architecture can transform these highly technical buildings into assets for their local context.

At Chetwoods, we’re exploring how to reconcile performance, sustainability, planning pressures and placemaking — whether that means elevating façades near heritage sites or designing landscapes that create public interest.

Read the full article here: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/data-centres-are-booming-how-can-architects-improve-their-design

Taking a look back at our metro station designs that are informed by the character of each city and the flow of its peop...
10/10/2025

Taking a look back at our metro station designs that are informed by the character of each city and the flow of its people. Ideas drawn from context — light, movement, materiality — are developed into clear architectural principles that guide the design process.

These principles shape structures that are not only efficient transport hubs but also civic spaces: places where infrastructure meets identity.

From concept to construction, we aim to ensure that the original design intent is legible in the final built form — translating sketches and models into stations that enhance daily journeys.

https://www.chetwoods.com/?r=0

We're delighted that Lexden Gardens, our transformation of the Grade II-listed Essex County Hospital, has been featured ...
23/07/2025

We're delighted that Lexden Gardens, our transformation of the Grade II-listed Essex County Hospital, has been featured in Issue 63 of the New London Quarterly (NLQ).

Commissioned by Essex Housing, the project is a case study in how adaptive reuse can serve both heritage and housing needs. The site — with roots stretching back to Roman times — has been reimagined into high-quality residential accommodation while retaining its architectural integrity and civic identity.

Key themes discussed in the feature:
- A heritage-led, future-focused strategy
- Integration within the broader Colchester Conservation Area
- Reinstating historic green spaces and respecting the site's original campus layout
- Modern interiors that complement traditional forms

This project demonstrates that preservation and progress can — and should — go hand in hand.

Read more in NLQ Issue 63 here: https://nla.london/new-london-quarterly/nlq-issue-63?_s=true

Project team:
Architect: Chetwoods
Contractor: Kind and Company
Structural Engineer: Peruga
Project Manager: Potter R***r
Planning Consultant: Savills
Heritage Consultant: Turley
Landscape Architect: Robert Myers
Developer: Essex Housing

We’re thrilled to announce that Philippa Birch-Wood, Executive Director - ESG at Chetwoods, has been shortlisted for the...
18/06/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Philippa Birch-Wood, Executive Director - ESG at Chetwoods, has been shortlisted for the AJ100 Sustainability Leader of the Year 2025!

Philippa leads our sustainability efforts — delivering impactful consultancy that has helped save more than 60,000 tons of embodied carbon in the past year. Her impactful research into the use of timber in UK logistics buildings and the creation of the not-for-profit Material Matters workshops showcase her commitment to driving innovation and championing more sustainable approaches to design.

https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/four-contenders-shortlisted-for-aj100-sustainability-leader-of-the-year-2025

Join us for this years Studio Lates event series as part of the London Festival of Architecture, 'Reworking the City: Tu...
29/05/2025

Join us for this years Studio Lates event series as part of the London Festival of Architecture, 'Reworking the City: Turning Forgotten Places into Thriving Spaces.

5th June 5pm-8pm, 13-16 Britton Street, EC1M 5SX.

Step into the future and explore how we can transform London’s infrastructure to better serve its people. This drop-in, interactive workshop invites you to rethink how we experience and shape our city. Through discussions with our architects and peers, model-making, and sketching, we’ll explore new possibilities for repurposing buildings, reusing infrastructure, and creating places that are inclusive, more sustainable, and future-ready. We’ll also have projects and concepts from our practice showcased that have explored hidden spaces in our capital, and their repurposing/adaptive reuse into more sustainable urban infrastructure.

Register for you free spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lfa-reworking-the-city-turning-forgotten-places-into-thriving-places-tickets-1381678921849?aff=oddtdtcreator

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