Rachel Haugh facts for kids
Rachel Haugh is a talented English architect. She started her own company, SimpsonHaugh and Partners, with Ian Simpson in 1987. Her company works on building designs in two big cities: Manchester and London. In 2015, Rachel was even nominated for a special award called the Woman Architect of the Year Award!
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Rachel's Early Life and School
Rachel Haugh grew up in England. She went to Marple Hall School in Manchester. After that, she decided to study architecture at the University of Bath. This is where she learned all about designing buildings.
Amazing Buildings Rachel Designed
Rachel Haugh has helped design some really cool and important buildings.
Beetham Tower, Manchester
One of her big projects was the Beetham Tower in Manchester. This building is super tall, with 47 floors! It has different kinds of spaces inside, like homes and offices. It was finished in 2006 and is a famous part of the Manchester skyline.
One Blackfriars, London
She also worked on One Blackfriars in London. People sometimes call this building The Vase because of its unique shape. It's a modern building that also has different uses, like apartments and shops. It was completed in 2018.
Other Big Projects
Rachel has also been involved in other exciting projects. She helped with the big changes happening at Battersea Power Station, which is a famous old building in London. She also worked on updating Granada Studios in Manchester, which used to be a place where TV shows were made.
Who Rachel Works With
Rachel Haugh and her company work with many different clients. These include large building companies like the Beetham Organisation and Berkeley Group Holdings. They also work with city groups like Manchester City Council and universities such as the University of Manchester and University College London.
