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We are delighted to congratulate Scott Reynolds on achieving his Part 2.   Having joined the practice as a Part 1 graduate, Scott was looking for an alternative to the standard route into the profession, and after researching a number of part-time Part 2 and 3 courses opted for a Level 7 ...

We’re delighted to announce and congratulate Chris Knox on getting his Part 3 and registering as an Architect.   Chris joined us originally as a Part 1 graduate following his move from Plymouth, and his previous career as a teacher. Following the completion of his ‘thin sandwich’ Part 2 course at The ...

Leading the second generation of Partners of Holder Mathias, Peter will be retiring this summer after 37 years in the Practice. Peter joined Holder Mathias in April 1986 as a Project Architect under Peter Mathias, working on the refurbishment and re-purposing of the Bonded Warehouse in Cardiff’s Atlantic Wharf, which has ...

In June the London and Cardiff studios came together in central London for our annual design review. The day provided an opportunity for the practice to get together and to take stock of its design output over the previous 12 months. Apart from being an opportunity to celebrate good design, ...

We’ve always been really proud to support the next generation of architects to get ready to enter the profession.   This year is no different, with Tom and Chris completing their studies for their Diploma in Architecture at The Welsh School of Architecture, Saskia and Ariane having started their Advance Diploma run ...

Wonderful to see such a fantastic reception to the proposals for @rhydycar_west whilst at MIPIM earlier this month, having recently submitted it for planning. So exciting to be part of a fantastic team, we are looking forward to the journey ahead. #mipim2023#cardiffcapitalregion

Stephen Hill and Craig Jones will be representing Holder Mathias at MIPIM this month (13-17 March), showcasing some exciting projects and supporting Cardiff Capital Region’s presence. If you’re going to Cannes this year, let us know so we can arrange a catch up.

The government recently named 111 areas that will share in the £2.1bn from the levelling up fund and we are proud to have been able to assist Montagu Evans and Great Yarmouth Borough Council secure £20m to assist in the regeneration of the North Quay, improving pedestrian and cycle links ...

Holder Mathias is proud to have been part of the team to deliver this brand new leisure centre in the heart of Neath Town Centre, which opened its doors to the public on Monday 30 January 2023. See for yourself how good it looks   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb9DpuglBuw

Adam Wood represented Holder Mathias at this year's Prop Ski event in Val Thorens, which took place from 21 to 27 January.

We are pleased to announce that Michael Hoehenwarter, Associate Director and Sustainability Lead at Holder Mathias Architects, has recently become an Accredited PassivHouse designer. With this achievement, we have further enhanced our in-house skillset and this milestone also underscores our commitment towards sustainability in general and the path towards zero ...

Adam has been part of the Holder Mathias team for 20 years.  He first joined as a Part 1 student in 2002, returning three years later after having completed his post graduate studies.  In 2007 Adam went to work in Iceland, returning to Holder Mathias in 2011, having been part ...

Wilco has been part of the Holder Mathias team for over twenty years, first joining as a Part 1 graduate in 2001 and becoming one of the Practices’ most talented designers. Wilco has had extensive experience in both studios and was a key team member on milestone projects such as ...

An Investor in People since 2003, we are delighted to have been awarded Silver status in our latest accreditation.  A big thank you to all our team for your support in achieving this level.

We are pleased to see that the Pre-Application Consultation process for this exciting mixed leisure development to comprise an indoor snow centre, waterpark, indoor activity centre and accommodation is now live, copies of the proposed application can be viewed at https://www.rhydycarwest.com/planning.

The new hotel in the Celtic Collection, Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront, opens its doors to the public. Perched on the water's edge the hotel maximises the views of the marina, creating a perfect destination.   Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront Viewpoints

Boka Place is a new urban quarter in Porto Montenegro built with conviviality and wellness at its core. Here, the spirit of community is underpinned by a collective desire to live an active lifestyle among great friends in a warm coastal setting. With busy shops and cafés, world’s first hotel ...

Plans have been revealed in the latest edition of Across Magazine for the new Malmö Designer Village in Sweden. We are delighted to be working with Rioja Estates to develop this exciting 27,000sqm village which will be delivered in two phases. Across Magazine Announces New Designer Village    

The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands opened to the public earlier this year as lockdown restrictions were eased across the country and is trading very successfully. On the McArthurGlen website: Designer Outlet West Midlands

The £450m Valley Ridge project successfully completed its first round of public consultation earlier this year during lockdown using an online forum. Valley Ridge Consultation Site BBC News Website