Hoopers Architects

Welcome to Hoopers Architects, a RIBA Chartered Practice established in 1912 by architect Harold Ridley Hooper. With a long history of delivering projects across various sectors, including leisure, healthcare, and education, we have earned a reputation for our collaborative design approach and commitment to creating spaces that enrich society.

Our Practice

At Hoopers Architects, we are a collection of skilled architects and designers who strive to balance craftsmanship and commercial enterprise. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to deliver projects that meet their unique needs and goals. We have a diverse portfolio that spans residential, education, healthcare, sports stadia, workplace design, community spaces, and historic buildings. Our clients include the NHS, NSFT, ITFC, Ipswich Borough Council, and many more.

Our Vision

Over the past three years, we have collaborated with PSYCH.RAUM to create finely tuned, integrated environments that revitalise critical social infrastructure. Our joint mission has been to design healthcare environments that are tuned to the mission, warm, inviting, recovery-oriented, and concept-driven. We share a vision of humanising these vital institutions by striking a balance between familiarity and complexity in design, aiming to provide orientation, character, and welcoming atmospheres.

Our Team

Our directors and senior associates have extensive experience in delivering projects across various sectors. Our team includes:

• Craig Driver, BA(hons) DipArch RIBA, Director
• Jamie Alston, BA(hons) MArch RIBA, Senior Associate
• Ross Warren, BA(hons) DipArch ARB, Senior Associate
• Aaron Padmore, BA(hons) DipArch Architectural Assistant Part II
• Scott Alexander, BA(hons) MArch Architectural Assistant Part II
• Hansel Chan, BA(hons) MArch Architectural Assistant Part II

Services

We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Design and project management services throughout all stages of the RIBA process
• Concept-driven workshops, design streams, and consultations to achieve consensus-led design solutions with high social value
• Coordination of concept boards - a web-based visual collaboration workspace as a tool to coordinate with key stakeholders

Awards and Recognition

We are proud to have received several awards and recognitions, including:

• LABC Building Excellence Award for the best small social housing development
• RIBA Suffolk Design Award Winner for "The Nest" project
• Supplier on the NHS SBS Framework Agreement, Lot 1 - Architectural Services Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS)

Get in Touch

We would love to hear from you and explore how we can help you achieve your goals. Please contact us to discuss your project and how we can work together to create a space that exceeds your expectations.