SimpsonHaugh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids SimpsonHaugh
Exterior detail of the Beetham Tower, Manchester
Practice information
Key architects	Ian Simpson Rachel Haugh
Founded	1987
Location	Manchester and London, England  United Kingdom
Significant works and honors
Projects	Masterplan of Manchester City Centre following the 1996 Manchester bombing
Website
https://www.simpsonhaugh.com/

SimpsonHaugh is a company of architects that designs buildings. It was started in 1987 by two architects, Ian Simpson and Rachel Haugh. They have offices in big cities like London and Manchester in England. For a while, the company was called "Ian Simpson Architects." But in 2014, they changed their name to SimpsonHaugh & Partners.

Cool Buildings They Designed

SimpsonHaugh has designed many famous and important buildings. Here are some of the cool projects they have worked on:

• 4 Angel Square, Manchester (2018-2023)
• Deansgate Square, Manchester (2016–21) - This is a group of tall buildings.
• 1 Blackfriars, London (2014–18) - A very tall building in London.
• River Street Tower, Manchester (2018-20)
• Holbrook House London (2017–19)
• City Village, Belgrade Plaza Coventry (2014–17)
• 1 Spinningfields, Manchester (2015–17)
• Battersea Power Station Phase 1, London (2013–16) - They helped with a part of this famous old power station.
• Verde, Newcastle (2014–16)
• First Street development, Manchester (2013–15)
• The View, Newcastle (2006–15)
• Manchester Central Library and Manchester Town Hall Extension restoration, Manchester (2010–14) - They helped fix up these important old buildings.
• Beetham Tower, Manchester, England (2003–06) - This is a very tall skyscraper.
• Holloway Circus Tower, Birmingham, England (2006)
• Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, England (2003) - This is a big transport hub.
• Urbis, Manchester, England (1998–2002) - This building is now part of the National Football Museum.
• No. 1 Deansgate, Manchester, England (2002)
• Parkway Gate, Manchester
• Gallowgate, Newcastle
• Merchants Warehouse restoration, Castlefield, Manchester (1993–97) - They helped restore an old warehouse.

Awesome Awards They Won

SimpsonHaugh has won many awards for their amazing building designs. These awards show that their work is recognized as some of the best!

• The International Property Awards, Best Mixed Use Architecture London and UK: One Black Friars (2021) - This award was for a building that has different uses, like homes and shops.
• Newcastle Lord Mayor's Design Awards: The View – People's Choice and New Building categories (2015) - They won two awards for "The View" building in Newcastle.
• Newcastle Lord Mayor's Design Awards: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) & Central Link, Downing Plaza – New Building (2011)
• RIBA International Design Competition Winner: The National Wildflower Centre (2009) - RIBA stands for Royal Institute of British Architects. This was a big competition.
• MSA Design Awards – Overall Winner: Parkway Gate, Manchester (2009)
• RIBA National Award Winner: Hilton Tower (2008)
• Manchester Confidential – Best New Building: Parkway Gate (2008)
• Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Best Tall Building – Award Winner: The Beetham Hilton Tower, Manchester (2007) - This award is for the best tall building in the world!
• RIBA Award Winner: Manchester Transport Interchange (2007)
• RIBA Award Winner: The Manchester Museum, Manchester (2004)
• RIBA Award Winner: No. 1 Deansgate, Manchester (2003)
• RIBA Housing Design Awards: Designer Ian Simpson Architects (2002)