SPPARC Architecture

29/08/2025

Planning News! We’re thrilled to share that planning permission has been granted for the transformation of the iconic Grade II listed Saville Theatre.

Working alongside Yoo Capital, our vision is to restore this historic West End venue to its original purpose as a world-class live performance theatre for the first time in over half a century, while introducing a new citizenM hotels boutique hotel above - creating a vibrant new destination for London’s Theatreland.

Originally designed for the theatre impresario A. E. Fournier, the Saville Theatre first opened its doors at 135–149 Shaftesbury Avenue in 1931. The venue has a storied past - from hosting musicals and plays in the 1930s to legendary live music performances during the Brian Epstein era which included artists such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones. Its original interiors were sadly lost following its transformation into a two-screen cinema in 1970, with further screens added after its conversion to an Odeon in 2001.

Our ambition is to honour its rich legacy with a flexible, modern 620+ seat auditorium, alongside the sensitive restoration of the celebrated Art Deco façade and Gilbert Bayes’ 40-metre-long ‘Drama Through the Ages’ frieze.

This project builds on SPPARC’s experience in delivering major cultural and heritage-led transformations, including OlympiaUK and Borough Yards. We are excited to help return the Saville Theatre to its rightful place as a proud beacon of London’s world-leading performing arts scene.

Find out more about the project here: https://spparcstudio.com/article/planning-news-west-ends-saville-theatre-to-return-to-theatre-use-after-55-years/

Many congratulations to all involved!

29/08/2025

How do you approach the design of new elements on historic sites to avoid mimicry, but still feel connected to the original buildings?

From the revival of London’s Saville Theatre to the reinvention of OlympiaUK and Ravenscourt Park Hospital, SPPARC is leading some of the UK’s most ambitious heritage transformations.

In Architect Projects, our Principal Trevor Morriss shares how we approach the delicate balance of preservation with progress in respect to these projects. Crafting contemporary interventions that enhance the original fabric through considered form, detail, and materiality.

Trevor comments: “At the beginning of any project, we are like detectives looking for clues. For us, it’s about legacy, learning from that era when craftsmanship was such an important part of the design process and how we express that through materiality.”

Read the interview in full here:

Rediscovering Legacy: An Interview with Trevor Morriss of SPPARC Architecture Posted on July 30, 2025 in Company News, Front Page Highlights, In the spotlight, Interiors Trevor Morriss, Principal at SPPARC Architecture Tweet Trevor Morriss, Principal at SPPARC Architecture, is leading some of the UK...

29/08/2025

We’re proud to be leading the transformation of the former Ravenscourt Park Hospital in Hammersmith, bringing new life to a site that has stood vacant for nearly two decades. With planning approval now secured by TT Group, we are excited to deliver a residential-led redevelopment that respects the heritage of the site while creating a vibrant new chapter for the community.

The Grade II* listed landmark, which appears on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register, will be repurposed as 140 new homes, a 65-bed care home and space for public hire.

Read more about the project here: https://spparcstudio.com/article/ravenscourt-park-hospital-achieves-planning/

29/08/2025

Following the recent announcement of our plans for the former Ravenscourt Park Hospital, we’re pleased to see the successful planning application featured on BBC News.

The coverage highlights our vision to transform this historic site with TT Group into high-quality homes, a care facility, and vibrant public spaces – creating a place for both living and community.

Watch the video here!

29/08/2025

The latest issue of Mix Interiors is out now and includes a feature on our restoration of the Saville Theatre.

The article highlights the value of returning the building to its original purpose:
“There’s something to be said about renovating to reinstate an architecture’s primitive function; the rationale that shaped the building in the first instance, not to mention the very reason that a neighbourhood’s reputation came to be.”

It’s a privilege to be working with Yoo Capital to support the renewal of this historic site and help reestablish its role in the cultural life of the city.

Read the full feature here on page 18:

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29/08/2025

We're thrilled to see Greycoat Stores shortlisted in the prestigious Retrofit category for the 2025 NLA Awards!

Originally built in the 1870s for The Army and Navy Co-operative Society, the former grocery warehouse had fallen into disrepair. Our aim was to give it a confident new life - respecting its heritage while delivering a vibrant mixed-use destination in the heart of Westminster.

The result is a series of assertive commercial, retail and leisure spaces, all stitched into a building that once stood hidden in plain sight.

We need your vote!

If you’d like to support the project, we’d love your vote in the People’s Choice Award (Retrofit category) here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/NewLondonArchitecture1/NLAAwards2025PeoplesChoiceAward

The voting deadline is Friday 3 October.

Congratulations to our clients RE Capital and LaSalle Investment Management and all shortlisted projects!

02/07/2024

Rooted in history, reimagined for collaboration and connection. We have transformed a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Fitzrovia into a vibrant workspace for a family office. The innovative restoration seamlessly blends the building's rich heritage with contemporary functionality and a welcoming domesticity.

Find out more about the project in this article by Nyima Murry in Dezeen: https://www.dezeen.com/2024/06/27/spparc-fitzrovia-townhouse-office/

18/04/2024

Lights up for Kentish Town! We are excited to announce our appointment by YOO to design the Camden Film Quarter, a vibrant new mixed-use film and creative district anchored by London’s first significant film studio campus.

https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/spparc-appointed-for-kentish-town-tv-and-film-campus-masterplan/5128945.article

Trevor Morriss comments: “The masterplan we put forward will learn from and pay homage to Kentish Town’s rich culture to inspire and influence a place that has its own distinct identity informed by historical context, while supporting one of the UK’s most successful creative industries."

Public consultation events are taking place this week. To meet the design team and share your thoughts on the project, see the details here: https://camdenfilmquarter.commonplace.is/

Scheme being masterminded by Olympia developer Yoo Capital

28/02/2024

The hoardings are beginning to come down at Greycoat Stores, so time for a home team tour from SPPARC Principal Trevor Morriss and project lead, Ben Salter. Greycoat Stores is the reworking of a former warehouse of The Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd which fell into disrepair following previous low-quality refurbishments, including the 1950’s replacement of the impressive Victorian elevations.

The tour explored the freshly revealed SPPARC façade which has taken its clues from the building's original character, plus the 8 floors of repurposed workspace, retail and leisure facilities.

The project for LaSalle Investment Management and Tanglin Real Estate is our latest scheme heading towards PC and has transformed the neglected 1890s building while respecting its industrial legacy and historical context in the heart of Westminster.

Key learnings were shared and naturally we ended the tour with a celebratory drink to toast the team!