Hughes Architects

14/04/2026

Great to see this vital project get started for CellPath Ltd and we're pleased to be working with Pave Aways Ltd to deliver it!

Works are well underway to deliver a new warehouse extension for CellPath Ltd in Newtown, designed to keep pace with their continued growth 👷‍♂️

Working within a live operational environment, the team is focused on maintaining business as usual while pushing the programme forward safely and efficiently.

Another solid step in supporting local industry and long-term investment in the region. More to follow as things take shape! Hughes Architects

09/04/2026

Designing with history in mind is not about standing still. It is about understanding what matters and making sure change is handled properly.

In conservation work, experience makes the difference. Doug Hughes highlights why this is so important.

Read the full article here: https://www.hughesarchitects.co.uk/designing-with-history-in-mind-why-conservation-architecture-needs-experience-not-shortcuts/

31/03/2026

Everyone in the office is way too excited about the new brick bonds book. Thank you !

13/03/2026

A great first 2 weeks in town! Thank you for the warm welcome. There’s a great community of businesses on and we’re looking forward to meeting more of you.

12/03/2026

What great praise today for one of our team. Let's take their project to the next stage.

10/03/2026

Amazing to see this Welshpool icon open again! It was an honour to work on it.

NEWS: Welshpool Library returning to expanded Y Lanfa 📚

Welshpool Library will be re-opening in its usual home, Y Lanfa, on Friday 20 March, after the completion of building works.

It follows its extension and refurbishment as part of a major project to restore the Montgomery Canal.

The library will be open for the last time in its temporary home in the canalside cottages, next to Y Lanfa, on Saturday 14 March, with the doors reopening on the new facilities across the yard six days later, at 9.30am.

The project, delivered by Welshpool-based SWG Construction, has expanded the floor space beneath the existing canopy to create a new entrance foyer, while also introducing a flexible community and exhibition space above. The development includes a new public toilet, lift access, solar panels and modern air-handling units, enhancing both accessibility and environmental performance.

It complements and extends the refurbishments undertaken when the library moved into the building in 2020.

The wharf area has also been resurfaced to reduce the risk of flooding and to make it more accessible, and a new landscaped area for public use has been added. The Grade II listed canalside cottages have been refurbished for commercial use.

The reopening of the library in Y Lanfa was delayed while additional handrails were fitted and an improved office layout was created. The Powysland Museum exhibits will also be available to view later in the year, once their layout has been remodelled.

More: Link in the comments ⬇️

StoriPowys Y Lanfa / The Wharf: Powysland Museum & Welshpool Library Hughes Architects

07/03/2026

Ahead of International Women's Day, Kate Waite and Chelsea Poole from Hughes Architects attended a local International Women’s Day event at Albrighton Hall in Shrewsbury.

It was a really good morning with women from across different professions and businesses in Shropshire coming together to share experiences and hear a couple of powerful stories.

Katie Rothwell spoke about rebuilding her life and career after chronic back pain ended her time in the RAF. Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley also shared her journey into public life and some of the realities of serving in Parliament.

At Hughes Architects we are lucky to work with talented women across the practice, and events like this are a good reminder of how important it is to support and encourage each other across professions and businesses.

02/03/2026

We’re now open in Shrewsbury! Pop down to 11 Wyle Cop to discuss your new project.

01/03/2026

A former college building in Llandrindod Wells went to auction last week.

Described as a redevelopment opportunity, it is also part of the town’s spa era streetscape. Buildings like this help shape the character of the place.

When they change hands, viability matters. But so does context.

We have shared some reflections on why that balance is important.

https://www.hughesarchitects.co.uk/beyond-the-auction-a-building-that-shaped-the-street/

14/02/2026

Big congratulations to all the teams shortlisted for the RSAW Welsh Architecture Awards 2026. A really strong mix of projects this year, and it is great to see architecture across Wales being recognised for quality, care and impact.

Awards like this are always a good reminder of what thoughtful design and good collaboration can achieve in the built environment.

You can see the full shortlist here: https://www.riba.org/news/six-projects-shortlisted-for-rsaw-welsh-architecture-awards-2026/

06/02/2026

Cutting corners in building projects can look like a saving at the start. Too often, it ends up costing more in the long run.

In our latest blog, Director and Architect Richard Lewis explains why good architectural advice early in a project protects both budget and outcomes. Good design is not about adding cost. It is about putting investment in the right places.

Read the full article here: https://www.hughesarchitects.co.uk/planning-architectural-advice-powys-shropshire/