vPPR Architects

03/04/2025

On site in Liverpool

We are delighted to see our first Liverpool project - Salesian Sisters Convent is making exciting progress on site. This retrofit reimagines the existing convent building to provide a new two storey central link, chapel, community space and new home for the Salesian Sisters, who have worked in the Croxteth community since 1959.

The heart of the scheme, the central link weaves the two existing buildings together both socially, as a communal hall and in its material expression, with a raised diagrid of brickwork. The geometry is enforced by large diamond windows, due to be installed this week, will bring in abundant natural light.

With have been working collaboratively with Rodney Environmental Consultants on the M&E, Markhams on Costings, Alan Johnston Partnership on structural engineering, and FSEC UK on fire engineering. The vision is being brought to life brick by brick, by Wellcare Construction.


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03/06/2024

Join us at the for a compelling panel discussion on how communities can thrive by revitalising disused spaces.

We’ll dive into the journey of the , turning an abandoned railway into a vibrant park for London, and explore the integral role of community involvement in every step of its development.

Director Tatiana von Preussen will be sharing the stage with , , , and , showcasing Camden’s innovative approach to utilising disused spaces for creative projects.

📅 Wednesday, June 5th 🕕 6-8pm 📍 Camden Collective

Secure your spot by booking through the link in the bio.

15/03/2024

W Awards (2/3)

Some highlights from our tour with Martien de Vletter, of the archives at the

1-2. Frank Lloyd Wright’s self edited version of his book!
3. the impressive rare book collection
4. miniature collection
5. tour of the CCA library
6. CCA library study area
7. an original Cedric Price drawing - the CCA hold the Cedric Price archives
8. heading into the cold photography vaults
9. photography archive
10. lunch in the Shaughnessy House with the CCA team and W Awards guests

14/03/2024

W Awards (1/3)

Surrounded by impressive women celebrating the W Awards last week in Montreal. We were generously hosted by The Canadian Centre for Architecture, with tours of the exhibitions, archives, rare books collection and photograph vaults!

It was wonderful to hear first hand from the curators on the CCA’s collections and exhibitions.

04/12/2023

We are thrilled to share that our Head of Liverpool Studio Teresa Erskine has received the RIBA Haydn Smith Award which celebrates the best RIBA Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture (Part 3) submission across both 2023 cohorts at the RIBA!

Haydn played an instrumental role in the establishment of the RIBA in the regions and was a strong advocate of the link between education and architecture. His passion for professionalism led to the creation of the award for the best documentary submission.

Having graduated with distinction at the Mackintosh School of Architecture in 2017, Teresa has been with us at vPPR for the last five years gaining experience on a range of fast-paced projects, more recently leading on Leconfield Road, Two Hands Preschool and Camden Market Canopy.

The judges said:
"The experience gained is evident in the reflective writing throughout her submission, which is well-written and illustrated. I particularly welcomed and liked the decision to present a combined case study. As she says, “The projects have given me an extensive overview of the problems which can arise under different planning, procurement routes, site constraints and contractual issues.”

Teresa was presented the award at RIBA London by Paul Hyett, Architect & Expert Witness for the Grenfell Tower Inquiry & past President of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

15/11/2023

We are thrilled to have won the Brick Award Education Category for White House School!

Recognised by the judges as being “A very neatly designed building that serves to enhance its older (and varied) neighbours and in what is a wide street of mixed styles. It is cleverly planned internally and externally.”

We had a fantastic evening celebrating at the .development.association Brick Awards last week with .official and .

Photography:

20/09/2023

Celebrating Marina Abramovic last night at ! Congratulations on your incredible show. It has been inspiring working alongside the MA and RA team on the exhibition design.

27/03/2023

Check out the latest highlights from vPPR Architects here -

vPPR Architects was set up in 2009 by Tatiana von Preussen, Catherine Pease and Jessica Reynolds, and is an award-winning practice known for bold designs that work intelligently in complex locations.

21/02/2023

Introducing Idlewild Mews, eight affordable houses for rent on a transformed unused backland site in Croydon.

The units are contained within a multi-faceted building where forms weave in and out in response to the narrow site, allowing for a design that ensures privacy for nearby residents while engendering a sense of community within the development.

Images courtesy of

09/02/2023

Last week was our interim review for our unit INTER 13!

This term, the unit is focusing on architectural models as a mode of design exploration and production.

Students are exploring unique and inventive ways of using mycelium to build (and un-build) in Epping Forest.

Student Work:
1. Cristina Castro
2. Juntao Liu
3. Valentina Moncaleano
4. Romy Faisal
5. Antje Hoeg
6. Asli Kocaoglu

09/02/2023

This week we’re in Hooke Park with our students from INTER 13!

INTER 13 is investigating the role of museums in the environmental emergency, and seeks to rethink our relationship to the natural world through a cultural lens.

This year, we are focusing on the Natural History Museum’s collection of fungi—from mushrooms and mycelium to spores and psychedelics.

As a unit, INTER 13 is researching carbon sequestering materials, like mycelium, for their possible architectural applications.

27/01/2023

A gorgeous view of the Camden Highline] by of the Camden Highline at platform level designed by James Corner Field Operations] with nature walkway and train-spotting wall

Camden Highline:
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Piet Oudolf:  
Hew Locke:
Street Space: 
Speirs Major:  
Tony Gee Engineering: 
AKTII: 
Rider Levett Bucknall
Atelier Ten:  
Pentagram: 
Robert Bevan:
Lichfields
Avondale Consulting 
London Wildlife Trust: