about us
hopkins design is a design and architecture studio, based in South London, that specialises in sustainability through digital design and fabrication with a sensitivity to communities and traditional craft.
Our approach to design is one of sculpture and poetics, bridging advanced design and manufacturing tools with craftsmanship. We sculpt landscapes, buildings and objects that hope to touch and connect people with the environment they live in.
All pieces of work, from buildings to furniture, are made with the same precision and attention. Our work's success often is a result of forging a strong relationship and collaboration with our clients, understanding their personality and aspirations, whilst guiding them through the process of design, holistically from concept, to planning and construction.
We pride ourselves on advancing the conversation of the role of craft in design, of the relationship between the built and natural environment. We constantly investigate, study and develop new approaches to design problems. We do this not only through our research within our office, but also academically; by teaching the younger generation how to design conscientiously and sustainably.
our work
It all begins with an idea. We believe that our expertise in research, concept development and our design-led architecture approach, enriches our commercial and private work.
In our commercial work, where budgets can be very lean, ingenious yet playful responses to real problems are essential. Our smaller scale work, such as objects and furniture help us provide a sensitivity to detail and materials for our interior work.
Alongside our commitment in advancing our design culture, with competitions and playful projects, we have a track record of working in a variety of sectors and scales; ranging from a collection of work from cultural projects, to commercial office space, down to bespoke residential extensions. We thrive on any scale of design challenge.
Director, Thomas Hopkins
BA(Hons) M.Arch(Dist.) PGDip ARB
Thomas is a Franco-British Architect and Designer who practices here in London. Prior to leading Hopkins Design, Thomas developed invaluable experience across cultural, residential and infrastructure sectors, alongside Award-Winning practice Grimshaw Architects. He has worked on significant high profile projects, such as the development of the concourse for the new HS2-Euston Station, a High-Rise residential complex above the new Northern Line extension in Lambeth and the Istanbul New Airport in Turkey. His most recent experience has been focused on commercial office space and residential architecture here in London and across Europe.
His independent work has been exhibited multiple times at the Royal Academy (RA) Summer Show and published internationally in the AJ and other platforms.
Alongside his professional work, Thomas runs a Masters Digital Design Group at the University of Westminster, that specialises in the discussion between digital & analogue systems. Thomas is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and a registered Architect with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
