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Horden Cherry Lee Architects

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Horden Cherry Lee – Key Projects

Horden Cherry Lee Architects – Building News

Offices, near Moorgate, City of London, England, UK
Date built: 2007

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City of London building by Horden Cherry Lee Architects

30 Crown Place, London , England, UK
Date built: 2008
Concept architect : Horden Cherry Lee Architects; Executive architect : RHWL

image © Adrian Welch
30 Crown Place London

Prototype House, Germany
Date built: 2006
Design: with Lydia Haack, John Hoepfner

Ercol Furniture Factory, Princes Risborough, England, UK
Date built: 2003
ercol‘s 160,000 square foot factory, opened in 2002, is situated in the heart of the traditional Chiltern’s furniture-making area. This stunning facility has won a number of awards for its architectural design and its environmental features.

House on Evening Hill, Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset, Southwest England
Date built: 2003
Design: Richard Horden with HCLA

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Location: 36-38 Berkeley Square, London, south east England, United Kingdom

HCLA Architecture Practice Information

This architecture studio is based in London, England, UK.

London Architects Practices

Address: Berger House, 36-38 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 5AE, UK

Phone: +44 20 7495 4119

Key Richard Horden Building – Glasgow Tower

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Richard Horden – Glasgow Tower

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Richard Horden (born 1944), is a British architect based in London. He worked at Foster and Partners from 1975 with the architect Sir Norman Foster for 10 years, where he worked on the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and Stansted Airport projects.

After that he established his own architecture practice Richard Horden Associates in 1985, which became HCLA in 1999. Richard Horden is the pioneer of small-scale structures constructed with the most advanced materials and techniques available.

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Richard Horden : information on previous practice

Horden Cherry Lee Architects is a London‑based architectural studio known for its thoughtful, context‑driven design and a broad portfolio that spans cultural, educational, commercial, and residential projects. The firm’s work balances clarity of concept with careful attention to detail and materiality, often responding sensitively to historic contexts while introducing contemporary spatial qualities.

Design Approach:

The practice prioritizes structural logic and spatial order, often developing projects around simple, rational plans that are refined through proportion, light, and detail.

There is a strong interest in how buildings mediate between urban context and interior life, creating spaces that feel both grounded and engaging.
Materiality and craftsmanship play an important role, with a preference for tactile and enduring materials that age gracefully.

Key Projects by Horden Cherry Lee Architects:

• Newfoundland – A landmark 62‑storey residential tower in Canary Wharf, currently one of the tallest purpose‑built build‑to‑rent buildings in the UK. The project includes 636 apartments along with amenities like gym, play spaces, café, and ground‑floor retail. Its striking diagrid structure makes it a significant addition to the London skyline.

• HYLO – A multi‑award winning redevelopment of a 1960s office block on Bunhill Row in Islington. The project extended the existing tower upwards by adding 13 storeys, incorporating new office space, retail, and affordable workspace, as well as social housing.

• 30 Crown Place – A contemporary commercial building in the City of London noted for its bold form and dynamic geometry.

• Various office and commercial schemes in Moorgate and the City of London – Including office buildings on Chiswell Street, contributing to central London’s commercial architecture.

• Micro Compact Home – An innovative portable, prefabricated mini‑home concept developed in collaboration with German partners, exploring compact living and mobility in architecture.