‘Hartdene Barns’, for developer client Q New Homes, has been shortlisted in the ‘Project’ category of the Housing Design Awards 2025. This outstanding development of nine eco-friendly homes, situated within 40 acres of land in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Kent-Sussex border, has been designed to meet the RIBA’s Climate Challenge criteria. The properties are expected to be 10-15 years ahead of typical UK housing in terms of sustainability.

17.04.2025

Flowers in all their forms take centre stage in the new 2025 exhibition ‘The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth’. Curated by Allegra Pesenti and designed by Nissen Richards Studio, the exhibition is inspired by the estate itself, from the rare botanical volumes and illustrated manuscripts in the library to its garden and grounds. The thematic display of ‘The Gorgeous Nothings’ features historical and contemporary works of art from the Devonshire Collections, supported by key loans from national and international museums, and new artist commissions.

13.04.2025

‘Inspiring People’, the ambitious remodelling of the National Portrait Gallery, for which Nissen Richards Studio were Interpretation and Permanent Exhibition Designers, has increased its sizeable tally of awards with a Civic Trust Award 2025 win. Additionally, the scheme was Highly Commended in the platform’s Selwyn Goldsmith Awards for Universal Design, saying ‘The project prioritises inclusivity, making significant strides in accessibility’.

Pippa Nissen was asked to talk about women in architecture and design and what remains to be done to achieve both equality and equity by two sources this year. First, in this full-length interview by Design Insider (read here), and secondly by our clients at Shoemakers Museum, highlighting the women on its internal and external team (read here).

19.03.2025