What HGP Architects does

HGP Architects Limited is a privately held UK architectural practice founded in 1968 by Hedley Greentree, headquartered in Fareham, Hampshire. The practice operates across all RIBA design stages (0-7) and delivers architecture, masterplanning, and BIM-enabled technical design for residential, hospitality, retail, industrial, and landmark projects. Its core technology stack centres on Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, BREEAM sustainability methodology, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) including off-site timber and metal framing systems. Notable landmark deliverables include the 170m Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays regeneration, and the Americas Cup HQ in Portsmouth, alongside large residential schemes such as Arborfield Green (~2,000 units), North Stoneham Park (1,100+ units), Victory Quay (835 dwellings), and Cane Hill (677 homes).

The firm serves five primary vertical segments: residential developers and housing associations (Crest Nicholson, Barratt David Wilson, VIVID Homes, Places for People, Hyde, A2Dominion, Persimmon); hospitality operators (Nicolas James Group, Fullers Smith & Turner); retail brands and operators (ASDA, Amazon Fresh, Gymshark, Primark, Landsec); local authorities and public sector; and industrial, sports and marina operators (Land Rover BAR, Vanguard Self Storage). HGP generates revenue through negotiated architectural commissions on a project-by-project basis, with fees varying by scope, scale, complexity, and RIBA stages covered. New work is acquired through long-term client relationships, competitive tendering, and referrals, with no product-based or self-serve distribution channel.

The practice is independently owned, holds ISO 9001 (since 1990), ISO 14001 (2024), and Investors in People (18+ years) accreditations, and employs 101-250 staff. The firm has remained privately held with no external funding, M&A activity, or public listing. Strategic focus in recent years has emphasised corporate rebrand (2021), expansion into Edinburgh (Mantle Yard student housing), sustainability certification, and continued delivery of large-scale residential schemes and landmark public projects.

Name

HGP Architects

Legal name

HGP Architects Limited

Website

https://hgp-architects.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HGP Architects is a UK architectural practice founded in 1968, delivering full-service design from concept to practical completion across residential, hospitality, retail, industrial, and landmark projects for enterprise developers, housing associations, local authorities, and commercial operators on the South Coast and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410), Residential Remodelers (236118), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI), Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Hospitality architecture
• Masterplanning services
• Building information modelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Professional Services: HGP earns fees for architectural services rendered across all RIBA design stages (0-7), on a project-by-project commission basis. Revenue is generated from commissions for residential, hospitality, retail, industrial, and landmark architectural projects for a broad client base of developers, housing associations, local authorities, and commercial operators. Repeat client relationships and referrals drive ongoing commission flow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HGP Architects is a UK-based architectural practice providing full-service architectural design across all RIBA Stages (0-7), from concept through to practical completion. The firm delivers residential, hospitality, retail, industrial, landmark, and masterplanning projects for national developers, housing associations, local authorities, and commercial operators, with particular expertise in waterfront and brownfield regeneration on the South Coast of England.

Product overview

HGP Architects is an award-winning architectural practice offering comprehensive architectural design services as a single unified offering. The firm provides masterplanning, BIM-enabled technical design, and sector-specialist services across High Rise Residential, Hospitality, Industrial, Landmarks, Low Rise Residential, Retail, and Retirement Living. Notable landmark projects include the Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays regeneration, and Americas Cup HQ. The practice operates across RIBA Stages 0-7, delivering projects from concept through to practical completion, with particular expertise in waterfront and coastal developments on the South Coast of England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Spinnaker Tower provides 360-degree views from 100m viewing platform, largest glass floor in Europe, standing taller than London Eye, Blackpool Tower, and Big Ben.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PralineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign agency engaged for HGP's 2021 corporate rebrand. Working with Praline, HGP launched a new chapter with a reimagined corporate identity reflecting the next generation of HGP, their renewed ambitions, and ongoing commitment to providing thoughtful design.
• Berliner SüdenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency responsible for website development. Credited in the website footer alongside Praline for design.
• McAleer & RusheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction firm appointed as main contractor for the Mantle Yard student accommodation project in Edinburgh, a £79 million development where construction is already underway with completion targeted for 2027/28 academic year.
• LandseccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the UK's leading real estate developers. Appointed HGP to design the new Gunwharf Quays waterfront frontage, a project that will help secure and reimagine the future of this landmark destination for the next 25 years. Also collaborating with HGP on Amazon Fresh and other retail projects.
• FreshminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed by the Mantle Yard developer BGO to handle mobilisation, marketing, leasing and operations for the Mantle Yard student accommodation development in Edinburgh.
• Nicolas James GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term client and strategic development partner for multiple flagship projects including Southampton Harbour Hotel, St John's College, and Town Quay. Nicolas James Group is a key repeat client across HGP's residential and hospitality portfolio.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Corstorphine & Wright: Corstorphine & Wright is a UK architectural practice with regional offices working across residential, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. Similar mid-sized practice profile to HGP with multi-sector reach and project-based B2B engagement.
• JTP: JTP (John Thompson & Partners) is a London-based practice specializing in residential architecture, placemaking, and masterplanning. It serves housing associations and developers with a design-led approach paralleling HGP's portfolio of mixed-tenure residential schemes.
• Haworth Tompkins: Haworth Tompkins is a London-based architectural practice working across residential, cultural, and commercial sectors. Comparable to HGP in scale and design-led approach, with strong portfolio in heritage-sensitive and mixed-use projects.
• Levitt Bernstein: Levitt Bernstein is a UK architectural practice renowned for residential, social housing, and masterplanning work. It serves housing associations and developers much like HGP, with comparable focus on sustainable design and large-scale regeneration schemes.
• Stride Treglown: Stride Treglown is a UK-wide architectural practice with regional offices serving residential, commercial, healthcare, and education sectors. Comparable to HGP in size and sector diversification, with similar B2B professional services model and major enterprise clients.
• Pollard Thomas Edwards: PTE is a London-based practice with a strong residential and housing focus, working with housing associations, local authorities, and developers. It shares HGP's emphasis on design quality in affordable and mixed-tenure housing and operates at comparable scale.
• Cullinan Studio: Cullinan Studio is a UK architectural practice with strong sustainability credentials and a portfolio spanning residential, education, and landscape projects. Shares HGP's focus on BREEAM-rated, environmentally driven design for institutional and housing clients.
• PRP Architects: PRP is a UK-based architectural practice specializing in residential, student accommodation, and housing association work. Like HGP, it serves major housebuilders and housing associations at scale with a focus on placemaking and large-volume residential delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Sheppard Robson: Sheppard Robson is a UK-wide architectural practice with a broader portfolio across commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors. Comparable to HGP in project-based professional services model but operating at significantly larger scale with London headquarters.
• Allies and Morrison: Allies and Morrison is a larger UK architectural practice with a broader portfolio across residential, commercial, cultural, and masterplanning sectors. It is comparable to HGP in B2B professional services model and design-led ethos but operates at greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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