2. The directors of POW Architects have more than twenty years combined
experience of working in the construction industry at the highest level. We
have worked with and learnt from some of the very best architects and
architectural practices in the world today.
Every project we are involved in is undertaken without preconception or
agenda. Each is seen as an opportunity to explore ideas that are uniquely
defined by the brief and collective aspirations of the client and design
team.
We believe that our practice can bring both the relevant experience and an
unparalleled enthusiasm to any and every project, satisfying your design
and sustainability ambitions, and helping you to realise the quality com-
mensurate with a contemporary, architect designed development.
Gareth Pywell Mark Owen
(Director) (Director)
3. Gareth Pywell Mark Owen
Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae
Director Director
Professional Qualifications Professional Qualifications
1999 to 2000 - Hull School of Architecture 2010 - BRE Global
PCAP Post Graduate Certificate in Architectural Practice BREEAM Code for Sustainable Homes Licenced Assessor
1997 to 1999 - Hull School of Architecture 1999 to 2000 - Southbank University
BArch Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture PG Dip Part III Professional Practice
1992 to 1996 - Hull School of Architecture 1997 to 1999 - Hull School of Architecture
BA (Hons) Degree in Architecture BArch Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture
Gareth is a full time director and co-founder of POW 1992 to 1996 - Hull School of Architecture
Architects. Having spent six years engaged in the design, BA (Hons) Degree in Architecture
specification and on site delivery of several high end com-
mercial office buildings Gareth has been focussed since Mark is full a time director and co-founder of POW Architects
2009 on the commercial residential market. His current who has a breadth of experience in the refurbishment of land-
project portfolio within the practice includes a 149 afford- mark, listed buildings. Since 2008 Mark has been exclusively
able residential scheme in Poplar, and a 40 unit market engaged in the design and delivery of large scale residential
residential project on the Isle of Dogs. Gareth is also a projects. To date Mark has been instrumental as a project
technical and compliance auditor on behalf of Lendlease architect in the successful construction of over 300 homes.
UK Ltd. In addition to his design and technical duties Ga- Mark’s current project portfolio for POW Architects includes
reth is responsible for the day to day financial and operational management of the design studio. the delivery phase of 240 residential units in Hendon as well as the design development of a 149 unit
affordable residential scheme in East London. Mark is also responsible for the practice’s new business
Graduating from the Hull school of Architecture in 1999 Gareth relocated to London where he joined development and, in his capacity as a licensed BRE assessor, the practice’s sustainability consultancy.
Foster+ Partners to work on the More London office development at London Bridge. From 2002 until
2004 Gareth worked on a series of award winning Academy schools until in 2004 he was given the Mark studied at the Hull school of Architecture until June 1999 when he joined a small practice in Lon-
opportunity to work as the site based project leader on the prestigious and highly acclaimed Spin- don specialising in high end residential work and building reclamation. It was here that he began to build
ningfields commercial office development in Manchester. Following the successful completion of this his now extensive experience in refurbishment. In 2003 Mark joined Sir Terry Farrell’s team where his
project Gareth was promoted to Associate. In late 2007 Gareth left Foster+Partners to join Sir Terry tenure began as project architect on the London Clinic, a prestigious and complex redevelopment of a
Farrell’s team as an Associate where he successfully delivered the first two commercial office build- listed building in a conservation area. The successful completion of this scheme led to Mark’s promotion
ings of the Greenwich Peninsula regeneration in London. In 2009 Gareth was handed the reigns as to Associate. In 2005, further to his success on the London Clinic, Mark was given the role of project As-
Project Associate charged with the delivery to Stage E of two landmark residential towers in Chelsea. sociate on the sensitive refurbishment of the world renowned and Grade I listed Royal Institution. During
Gareth left The Farrell Partnership with colleague Mark Owen in early 2010 to form their own practice, 2008 Mark took control of the partially completed Regent’s Place residential development which he took
POW Architects. through to Practical Completion in December 2009. Mark left the Farrell Partnership with colleague and
POW Architects co-director Gareth Pywell in early 2010 to form their own practice, POW Architects.
Significant Projects of Relevance
Significant Projects of Relevance
2010 to Present - POW Architects
6 Mitre Passage, London (commercial office) Client - Lend Lease UK / Quintain Estates 2010 to Present - POW Architects
Isle-of-Dogs, London (residential) Client - Estates & Lets Beaufort Park, London (residential) Client - St George / Berkley Homes
Beaufort Park, London (residential) Client - Ardmore /St George CL Poplar Regeneration, London (residential) Client - Greenacre Homes
Poplar Regeneration, London (residential) Client - Greenacre Homes
2003 to 2010 - The Farrell Partnership (Associate)
2007 to 2010 - The Farrell Partnership (Associate) 1 Osnaburgh Street, London (residential) Client - British Land
Lots Road Towers, London (residential) Client - Hutchison Whampoa The Royal Institution (cultural) Client - The Royal institution
Pier Walk & Mitre Passage, London (commercial office) Client - Lend Lease UK / Quintain Estates The London Clinic, London (healthcare) Client - The London Clinic
2001 to 2007 - Foster + Partners (Associate) 2000 to 2003 - Norman and Dawbarn (Architect)
3 & 4 Hardman Square, Manchester (commercial office) Client - Allied London Properties Onslow House, Guildford (commercial office) Client - Onslow Redevelopment Ltd
4. Beaufort Park - Phase 4 and Phase 6
Mark Owen -Director
RIBA Work Stages J/K to L (Current)
2010 to Present
Contract Type: Design and Build
The Beaufiort Park mixed use, residential
led development is currently in Phase 4 of
its construction. Built upon 25 acres of reclaimed land adja-
cent to the historically important RAF Hendon aerodrome site,
Beaufort Park is a ground breaking new residential develop-
ment from commercial developers St George.
POW Architects have been appointed by main contractors
Ardmore Construction as delivery partners in taking this
Broadway Malyan designed scheme forwards from RIBA Stage
J/K through to its programmed completion date on site in
late 2011. Blocks G3, G4 and G5 will combine to provide 89
affordable homes once completed. In order to ensure that the
Registered Social Landlord’s aspirations and brief are satis-
fied, as well as meeting the stringent design and construc-
tion standards associated with affordable residential accom-
modation, POW Architects have been appointed to monitor
View across landscaping at Beaufort Park by night. Previous phases.
construction compliance with the relevant Housing Quality Project Particulars The view across Hendon from a market residential penthouse show flat
Indicators. Under a separate, independent appointment we will
also be carrying out the Code for Sustainable Homes BREEAM Architect: POW Architects
assessment in our role as certified and registered BRE inspec- M&E: Whitecode
tors. Structures: JSA
Blocks C1 and C2 will combine to provide 149 market resi- Client: St. George Homes
dential homes once completed. Although market residential Ardmore
design is not governed by the same design standards as are
associated with affordable residential accommodation, it has Value: £30 million
it’s own unique set of challenges. An increase in property
values is intrinsically linked to an increase in customer choice. Address: Beaufort Park
POW Architects will be monitoring compliance with these Aerodrome Road,
customer choices to the client’s specification. In addition to a London. NW9 5JJ
design compliance role pow architects have also engaged in a
proactive review of the construction detailing, identifying wher- Programme: 2010 - Dec 2011
ever practical opportunities for adding value and quality.
5. Chrisp Street Quarter
Gareth Pywell - Director
RIBA Work Stages A to C (Current)
2010 to Present
Contract Type: TBC
The Chrisp Street affordable housing
regeneration scheme is situated in South
Poplar, only a short walk from the busy business centre that
is Canary Wharf. POW Architects have been commissioned to Concept Diagram - A protective courtyard Concept Diagram - Breaking down the massing
carry out feasibility and massing studies by a developer client,
who specialises in working within the public sector and with
registered housing associations.
The Pow Architects directors have previously worked with
some of the finest master-planning architects practicing in the
industry today, so we are keenly aware of the importance of
understanding the historical fabric of a place. By looking back
at the context of a place over time and identifying success and
failure within a particular street, district or region, we can more
clearly understand possibilities which can contribute towards
building for future success.
In addition to the historical context of a place, an early and
Concept 3D massing study - A protective courtyard Concept 3D massing study - Breaking down the massing
clear understanding of the, logistical and environmental Project Particulars Concept 3D massing study - Refine the massing and build in “phasibility
constraints of a site and it’s immediate physical context are
imperative for the successful implementation of a design Architect: POW Architects
scheme. Our early design stage and feasibility work always M&E: TBC
includes a thorough visual survey, and an environmental site Structures: TBC
analysis including sunlight and daylight path plotting in rela-
tion to key dates of the sun’s azimuth. This site analysis and Client: Greenacre Homes
historical analysis, in combination with an understanding of the
local UDP and planning requirements, have informed the de- Value: £12 million
sign development of 149 affordable residential homes over a
general height datum of 6 storeys with pinnacles of additional Address: 134-156 Chrisp St
height where the massing is appropriate. Ranging from family Poplar,
units to studio apartments the immediate physical environment London. E14 6NL
has driven the design development of the building’s massing
and layout, leading to a scheme which provides a variety of Programme: 2010 - Ongoing
phase-able residential blocks arranged around central, semi-
private gardens.
6. RAF Museum London - The Watchtower
Mark Owen -Director
RIBA Work Stages J/K to L (Current)
2010 to Present
Contract Type: Design and Build
The redundant Watchtower building at the
RAF Museum London was built in 1915
but has not been in regular use since the early nineteen seven-
ties. Once the centre piece of the aviation pioneer Claude Gra-
hame-White’s aircraft factory in Hendon, The Watchtower and
factory were home to the birth of British aviation. Flying from
Hendon ceased in the late 1960’s and since then the Watch-
tower had fallen into disrepair. When house builders St George
procured and reclaimed 25 acres of the historically important
RAF Hendon aerodrome site for residential development,
they took the brave and applaudable decision to relocate and
renovate the watchtower in favour of demolishing it. Acanthus
Architects were appointed for the design stage of this project,
and POW Architects have been appointed to oversee the sen-
sitive and challenging process of picking up an entire building
and reconstructing it brick by brick, truss by truss, and timber
panel by timber panel in an alternative location. When the re-
location and renovation works are completed the Watchtower Project Particulars
Display aircraft on the Claude Grahame White factory floor
Claude Grahame White’s office in 1920
and factory buildings will once again be restored to active duty
as a renovation suite for use in looking after RAF Hendon’s Architect: POW Architects
impressive, but ageing collection of historic aircraft. M&E: Whitecode
Structures: Alan Baxter
The process of moving a building of such historical signifi-
cance is extremely complex and involves a painstaking proc- Client: St. George Homes
ess of photographically documenting and redrawing every Ardmore
single element of the building. Wherever possible materials
are being reused but where this is not possible exact replicas Value: £2 million
are designed, detailed and manufactured true to the original.
Many of the construction techniques which were common Address: RAF Museum
place when the Watchtower was originally built are no longer Grahame Park Way,
practiced on building sites today. POW Architects have there- London. NW9 5LL
fore worked hand in hand with master craftsmen and builders
to ensure that this brand new building contains the essence, Programme: 2010 - Feb 2011
7. Mitre Passage - Office Fit-out Auditors
Gareth Pywell - Director
RIBA Work Stages F-L
2010 to Present
Contract Type: Bespoke Appointment
6 Mitre Passage is a 165,000 sqft com-
mercial office building situated adjacent
to the O2 arena. The building was delivered speculatively to
CAT A fit-out standard for a post-completion let. Setting new
standards in sustainable design, 6 Mitre Passage boasts a
BREEAM rating of “Excellent” and is currently being reas-
sessed by BREEAM to ascertain its suitability for a BREEAM
“Outstanding” certification. POW Architects director Gareth Py-
well was the Project Associate responsible for the base build
delivery of 6 Mitre Passage during his previous tenure with The
Farrell Partnership.
Since its completion in early 2010 the top two storeys of 6
Mitre Passage have been leased to public sector tenant Green-
wich Borough Council. They have commissioned interiors
specialists Sheppard Robson to design and deliver a CAT B
office space fit-out which is due for completion in late 2010.
Looking to the sky in the “corridor” between 6 Mitre Passage, (right) and 14 Pier Walk, (left)
The building developers and owners/ landlords, Lend Lease Project Particulars The three distinct “blades” of 6 Mitre Passage, (foreground) and 14 Pier Walk, (rear)
UK and Quintain Estates have appointed POW Architects to
undertake a full technical audit of the fit-out architect’s propos- Architect: POW Architects
als. Pow Architects commission involves a comprehensive M&E: Hilson Moran
and ongoing review of all elements within the fit-out designer’s Structures: Rambold
proposals. Each review, which takes place when revised infor-
mation is released by the fit-out design team, culminates in the Client: Lend Lease UK
production of a detailed technical audit report. The purpose
of these reports is primarily to identify, (wherever possible), Value: NA
elements within the proposals which may adversely affect the
aesthetics and/or performance of the landlord’s base building. Address: Greenwich
These technical appraisal reports are an invaluable tool for our Peninsula
client in ascertaining where the fit-out design may affect the London
continuing validity of sub-contractor warranties and their own
insurances. POW Architects appointment is ongoing and our Programme: 2010 - Jan 2011
services are being retained for future fit-out auditing.
8. The Royal Institution of Great Britain
Mark Owen - Project Associate
RIBA Work Stages B to L
2006 to 2008
Contract Type: Amended JCT 98
The Royal Institution is the oldest and one
of the most prestigious scientific estab-
lishments in the world. It is where Michael Faraday carried out
his pioneering electrical research that laid the foundations for
modern technology. It has been continuously located in the
same buildings in Albemarle Street since 1800 and contains
the oldest research laboratories in the world. Under the vigor-
ous direction of Baroness Susan Greenfield, the Institution
embarked upon a radical programme of organisational reform
and expansion of facilities to widen the audience for science
and bring the Royal Institution to as many scientific and lay
members of the general public as possible. This required a
significant but careful intervention in the Grade 1 listed build-
ing fabric to improve circulation and access for all. The brief
included the integration of a vastly increased scientific and
heritage exhibition, the incorporation of an expanded archive
and research laboratory and a Young Scientist Centre, as
The Grand Staircase from the gallery above at the Royal Opening in 2009
well as the supporting infrastructure of administration, cafes, Project Particulars The “sad” staircase restored beyond it’s former status
restaurants and WCs. Skill and experience in refurbishment
was required to handle the many complexities inherent to the Architect: Farrells
integration of contemporary spaces within an historic building.
The client also required a phasing program that allowed the
Royal Institution to remain operational throughout construc- Client: The Royal
tion. The project was a challenge to the design team from the Institution of GB
outset as we attempted to balance the heritage needs of a
Grade 1 Listed Georgian structure with the client’s requirement Value: £20 million
for a modern working building. The challenges were consider-
able in delivering a complicated scope of works, but the team
and the contractor held themselves together with a combina- Address: 21 Albemarle St
tion of collaborative problem solving, clever design solutions London
and good humour. From August 2006 until PC in October 2008 W1S 4BS
POW Architect’s director Mark Owen was Project Architect
and team leader responsible for the successful delivery of this Programme: 1999 - 2008
complex and sensitive listed building redevelopment.
9. The London Clinic
Mark Owen - Project Architect
RIBA Work Stages E to L
2003 to 2006
Contract Type: Amended JCT 98
The London Clinic is situated on Lon-
don’s Harley Street and is one of the
UK’s longest established and largest independent hospitals.
The London Clinic Estate commissioned a masterplan which
was focussed upon a phased programme of refurbishment of
their existing building stock. The first redevelopment work to
be undertaken following this masterplanning exercise was the
refurbishment and redevelopment of a Grade II listed build-
ing located at 3-5 Devonshire Place. POW Architects director
Mark Owen was charged with the responsibility and challenge
of leading the design team as Project Architect in restructur-
ing and expanding the existing facilities, whilst responding to
the needs of a fully operational hospital. There were additional
sensitive issues to consider concerning conservation area cov-
enants and residential properties that adjoin the site. These ex-
ternal influences were key generators which informed both the
design and construction process. Accommodation included in
Glazed roofs briniging natural light in to the heart of the building
this state-of-the-art facility includes twenty eight modern and Project Particulars Descending the feature staircase towards reception level
fully equipped consulting suites, an endocrinology and diabe-
tes acute treatment and screening unit, and an X-ray suite. A Architect: Farrells
sustainable geothermal heating and cooling system has been
integrated in to the base design of phase 01 with the option to
“plug-in” future phases to the system. Client: The London
The refined detailing of the interiors compliments the Geor- Clinic
gian style façade to Devonshire Place. Colours, finishes and
artwork have been carefully chosen throughout the building to Value: £12 million
respond to patients’ well-being and to create a calm, familiar
and reassuring environment. New glazed roofs bring natural
daylight to the heart of the building and existing external light- Address: 3 Devonshire Place
wells have been transformed into landscaped gardens. Within London
the design, care has been taken to provide way finding for W1G 6HL
those unfamiliar with the building. Inclusive access is provided
and each diagnostic department has been designed as a self Programme: 2003 - 2006
contained unit to provide privacy for patients.
10. 14 Pier Walk and 6 Mitre Passage
Gareth Pywell - Project Associate
RIBA Work Stages D to L
2007 to 2009
Contract Type: SBC 2005 XQ (WCD)
6 Mitre Passage and 14 Pier Walk are
located adjacent to the 02 Arena and are
the first two completed new build buildings of the Greenwich
Peninsula Masterplan. 14 Pier Walk consists of mixed use
commercial office and retail accommodation at Ground Floor,
with 6 occupied levels of commercial office space above of-
fering a GIA of 200,000sq.ft. 6 Mitre Passage is predominantly
retail at grade with 11 occupied levels of commercial office
space above, offering a GIA of 165,000sq.ft. The buildings,
which can both be sub-divided for multiple tenant occupation,
were delivered in 2009 under the same building contract. 14
Pier Walk was delivered to CAT B with a full fit-out of all office
floors and communal areas for pre-let tenants Transport for
London, (TfL). 6 Mitre Passage has been delivered specula-
tively to CAT A fit-out standard. Assessed by the BRE upon
completion in 2009 both buildings were amongst the most
sustainable commercial buildings in the United Kingdom at
The Western sunset reflects in the interlocking cladding of 6 Mitre Passage, (rear) and 14 Pier Walk, (foreground)
that time and have achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ Project Particulars The reception in 14 Pier Walk as the building is prepared for it’s opening by Major Boris Johnson in 2009
under 2006 assessment criteria. Not only do both buildings
incorporate state-of-the-art environmental technologies, their Architect: Farrells
green credentials are further reinforced by proximity to the Ju-
bilee Line, Greenwich station and the Thames Clipper service.
POW Architects director Gareth Pywell left Foster + Partners Client: Lend Lease and
in October 2007 having been recruited by Farrells to lead the Quintain Estates
Greenwich Peninsula project. Gareth took the reigns as Project
Associate at RIBA Stage D, seeing both buildings through Value: £110 million
detailed design, tender and construction to Practical Comple-
tion two years later in December 2009. Following Gareth’s
departure from Farrells to set up POW Architects his services Address: Greenwich
have been retained by Lend Lease and Quintain Estates in Peninsula
relation to 6 Mitre Passage. POW Architects are now acting as London
technical auditors and assessors for all ongoing fit-out work of
6 Mitre Passage. Programme: 2007 - 2009
11. No. 3 and No. 4 Hardman Square
Gareth Pywell - Project Associate
RIBA Work Stages A to L
2004 to 2007
Contract Type: SBC 2000 XQ (WCD)
Since its launch in July 2000, Allied
London Properties’ office-led but resolv-
edly mixed use 4.5m sqft Spinningfields scheme has achieved
remarkable success. A tired brownfield site in central Man-
chester has been transformed to create a vibrant new destina-
tion and community. No. 3 and No.4 Hardman Square sit at
the heart of this landmark development, with Hardman Square
itself being developed over two phases. Phase one comprised
the construction of two commercial office buildings; No. 3
Hardman Square and No. 4 Hardman Square as well as a sin-
gle level basement car park beneath No. 3 Hardman Square
and the Hardman Square public realm area.
3 Hardman Square was pre-let to a major legal firm and con-
sists of 160,000 sqft commercial office building with a double
height ground floor entrance lobby and eight office levels
above. 4 Hardman Square was constructed speculatively
Hardman Square by night. 3 Hardman Square, (left) and 4 Hardman Square , (right)
and consists of 60,000 sqft commercial office building with Project Particulars The reception in 3 Hardman Square, post occupation
a double height ground floor entrance lobby and five office
levels above. Assessed by the BRE upon completion in 2007 Architect: Foster + Partners
both buildings have achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’
under 2005 assessment criteria, and both have been designed
to allow for multiple tenancy splits. Client: Allied London
Properties
POW Architects director Gareth Pywell whilst under the employ
of Foster + Partners, (2001 to 2007), was Project Associate Value: £50 million
responsible for the complete M&E and structural coordination
of both buildings. During 2006 Gareth was seconded to site
in Manchester where he spent twelve month overseeing the Address: Hardman Square
construction and CAT A fit-out of both buildings through until Spinningfields
Practical Completion during 2007. Manchester
Programme: 2004 - 2007
