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15/04/2026

Work is well underway at Travelodge Wakefield 👷‍♂️

The 73-room hotel is currently being fully refurbished, with completion set for May 2026. Originally built as a Travelodge, later CitiLodge, it’s now coming full circle, returning to the Travelodge brand with a fresh new look.

✨ Full bedroom refurbishment
✨ New reception + vending area
✨ New windows throughout

Scaffolding is starting to come down, and the transformation is already taking shape.

📍 Right in Wakefield city centre
🛍 3 mins to Trinity Walk
🚶‍♂️ 14 mins to the station

Big thanks to the team on site making it happen:


SB Dylining
Orbis MEP

Excited to see the finished result over the coming months.

11/03/2026

A new Costa Coffee is set to open soon in Basildon ☕

Designed by JWA Architects, the project is now entering its final stages ahead of opening, with the Costa team completing the interior fit-out.

It’s always rewarding to see a project move from concept and planning through to completion — and we look forward to seeing this new Costa location open its doors in the coming weeks.

If you’re in Basildon soon, keep an eye out for the opening. ☕

18/02/2026

☕️ Nearly there in Market Harborough

The Market Harborough Drive Thru is ready to be handed over to the Costa fit-out team on the 20th of Feb, with doors set to open mid-March.

A really strong build delivered by . Great teamwork on site and a smooth run to handover 👏

Looking forward to the final stage and opening day.

11/02/2026

Why Clarity Matters…

21/01/2026

🌟 Gredley House is officially open! 🌟

We’re proud to see this adaptive reuse project come to life—turning a former office building in Stratford into a welcoming, sustainable Travelodge hotel for visitors to London.

From planning to delivery, this scheme embodies thoughtful design, collaboration, and a BREEAM Excellent-led approach that celebrates both place and purpose. ✨

📍 Stratford, London
🏨 151 rooms
♻️ BREEAM Excellent
🚆 Steps from National Rail, Underground & DLR

Huge congratulations to the project team, partners, and everyone who contributed. Here’s to creating spaces that work harder for people and communities. 🙌

16/01/2026

🚗✨ Moto Rugby — one of the UK’s top motorway service stations

Moto Rugby Services was voted the #3 motorway service station in the UK by — recognition we’re still proud to share.

JWA Architects delivered the post-contract design, focusing on clarity, natural light, and intuitive circulation to create a calm, well-functioning environment for the thousands of travellers who pass through the building each day.

The project brings together a range of well-known operators, including , , and , supporting a varied and welcoming offer for road users alongside .

Thanks to and the wider project team for their collaboration — and to everyone who continues to use the space as part of their journey.

Thoughtful architectural design can make a real difference, even in the most everyday settings.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year from all of us at JWA!

17/12/2025

🏨 Opening December 2025 | Gredley House, Stratford

As the project nears completion, we’re proud to reflect on our work at Gredley House, where a former office building has been reimagined into a 151-room Travelodge in the heart of Stratford.

Designed with adaptive reuse and sustainability at its core, the scheme retains the existing structure and targets BREEAM Excellent, supporting long-term regeneration just moments from Stratford Station.

A great example of how existing buildings can be transformed to meet modern hospitality needs.

26/11/2025

Work has officially begun this month on the conversion of the existing Citilodge hotel into a new Travelodge. The project — now publicly confirmed on Travelodge’s website — will see the building transformed to accommodate 73 refreshed guest rooms.

JWA Architects is pleased to have supported the scheme with a full drawing package for the conversion, helping to bring new life to a well-located city hotel.

More updates to follow as the project develops.

Exciting News for Wakefield! 🏨✨

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Travelodge to Wakefield City Centre! 🎉

Travelodge will be taking over the property currently operating as CitiLodge, a former independent hotel, and will be signing a long-term lease for the 74-room site. This move brings a trusted national brand back to the heart of our city, offering quality, affordable accommodation for visitors, tourists, and business travellers alike.

This is fantastic news for Wakefield’s hospitality scene and yet another step forward in strengthening our city centre offering.

We’re proud to welcome Travelodge back to Wakefield – here’s to continued growth and a warm welcome to all who come to experience our vibrant city! 🧳🌆

26/11/2025

🏨 Planning Approved: Travelodge Covent Garden!

Exciting news from the heart of London! JWA Architects UK will be working on the new Travelodge Covent Garden, bringing modern, context-aware design to this iconic neighbourhood. Our team supported the submission with a Design & Access Statement focused on accessibility, guest experience and sensitive improvements to the existing building.

More updates to follow as the project progresses ✨