Haverstock is an architectural practice that puts people first. Our buildings are designed to enhance people’s lives, and in their own small way, make the world a better place. For us, the process of architecture is collaborative and democratic — we want clients and people who use the buildings to have a voice, and to shape the way their building ends up.
We focus on specialist public-sector projects, using fresh eyes and lateral thinking to tackle varied and complex briefs. With over 30 years’ experience, we’ve designed buildings of all kinds — specialist schools and colleges, police stations and firing ranges, churches and crematoria, social housing and offices.
We’re a medium-sized practice, and each job the studio takes on is led by one of our three partners. As well as the usual architectural services, we also can help out with client design advisor services, technical guidance, and design review. We’ve won our fair share of awards, but what’s more important to us is that our contribution makes a real difference in the community, and to the people who cross the threshold every day.
The Team
-
Claire Barton
Partner
BA (Hons), Dip Arch & Cult Studies (Distinction), Dip Arch, RIBA, ARB
LinkedInClaire has been with the practice since 2000 and leads the consultation aspect of all projects in the office ensuring that the initial briefing and all meetings with the end users generate positive engagement to arrive at a shared stakeholder solution.
Claire has worked on a variety of education, community, spiritual and transport projects throughout her career at Haverstock. She has a great deal of experience of working with local authorities and is presently working with London Borough of Camden, London Borough of Lambeth, Essex County Council and London Borough of Greenwich on a variety of projects and in a Client Advisory role.
She has led many award-winning projects such as Parliament Hill School, Agar Children’s Centre, Knowle DGE and Columbus School and College.
Claire is a Governor at Thomas Fairchild Community School and also continues to lecture and tutor on the RIBA Northwest Professional Practice Course and at the University of Westminster.Claire is the partner in charge of Marketing and Environmental procedures and implementation.
-
David Givens
Partner
BA (Hons), Dip Arch, March, RIBA, ARB
LinkedInDavid has been with the practice since 2000 and has worked on many education, transport, police and residential projects varying in size.
He has been responsible for completing many public sector facilities on time and to budget and his passion for successful collaborative working with client, design and contractor team members is second to none. David has excellent organisational and communication skills. He is passionate about putting buildings together and his attention to construction detailing is exceptional.
As well as providing architectural design, David also acts as a client design advisor and provides technical advisor services.
David has led many award winning projects, including the acclaimed Stanley Park High, a £35m state-of-the-art secondary school with 6th form and the recently completed £5.5m Alexandra Centre which provides 16-25 year olds with Autistic Spectrum Condition and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties with both education and clear pathways into adulthood to prepare learners for semi-independent living.
David is responsible for all Quality Assurance procedures and implementation.
-
Tom Gibb
Partner
BSc (First Class Hons), BArch (Distinction), RIBA, ARB
LinkedInTom joined Haverstock in 2000 and has worked on wide range of projects in different sectors including education, transport and housing.
He was part of the team at Parliament Hill School which was awarded a RIBA Award, a Civic Trust Commendation and a Camden Design Award Commendation. He is the lead partner for the recently completed £9 million new build Livity SEN School for London Borough of Lambeth. He also leads the Framework relationship with London Borough of Merton and has successfully delivered a long list of projects including Wimbledon Chase School which has won many accolades.
For a number of years, Tom has been a visiting critic, lecturer and studio tutor at the Welsh School of Architecture in Cardiff. This has allowed him to continue this passion for tectonic studies at an academic level. The craft of making and artisan trades is also a keen interest and he is involved in several historic building restoration projects across the country.
Tom is the partner in charge of Health and Safety procedures and implementation.
Seniors:
- Tim Bystedt
BA (Hons), DipArch - Salim Hassan
Finance Manager
Architects:
- Gareth Stokes
BA (Hons), Dip A+C, DipArch - Kate McGechan
BA (Hons), DipArch, MArch - Sam da Silva Resende
BA (Hons), BArch, PgDip - Sam Kane
BA (Hons), BArch, PgDip - Wai Lan Lee
BA (Hons), DipArch - Claire Dale-Lace
BA (Hons), PgDip, MA - Anna Monaghan
BA (Hons), PgDip - Rachel Maylor
BA (Hons), MArch
Architectural Assistants:
- Sherief Mohamed
BA (Hons) - Sam Evans
BA (Hons)
Support Staff:
- Nathalie Jardine
Bid Manager
Consultant:
- John Jenkins
MA (Cantab)
Awards
-
2017
- Alexandra College
Shortlisted under the Education category for the New London Awards - Blackrock Quarry Training Centre
Civic Trust Award Winner - Emsworth Baptist Church
Civic Trust Award Regional Finalist - Moreland Primary School
Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Regional Finalist
2016
- Blackrock Quarry Training Centre
RICS Awards, Design through Innovation Winner - BD Architect of the Year Awards
Shortlisted under the public building category - King’s College London
Shortlisted for the FX Awards public sector category - Blackrock Quarry Training Centre
RIBA Awards South West Region Winner - Emsworth Baptist Church
Shortlisted for the Brick Awards under the public sector category - Harpenden Academy
Harpenden Society Certificate of Merit
2015
- Alexandra College
New London Awards Education category Winner
2014
- The Livity School
Civic Trust award winner - Hollymount School
Shortlisted under the Education category for the New London Awards - The Livity School
Best Educational Building at LABC Building Excellence Awards London Region
2013
- Columbus College
Commendation Civic Trust - Columbus School
Commendation Civic Trust - Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Regional finalist Civic Trust award - Stanley Park High
Regional finalist Civic Trust award
2012
- BCSE Best of British Schools Awards
Shortlisted for the Designing Britain Award, The ‘Jonathan Ibikunle’ School Architect of the Year - Stanley Park High
New London Awards Education Winner - Stanley Park High
Education Business Award Best Building - Wimbledon Chase Primary School
BCSE Best of British Schools Awards, Shortlisted for the Primary School Projects Award - Whitecross High School
BCSE Best of British Schools Awards, Winner of the Test of Time Award - Ifield Primary/Secondary School
Shortlisted for BCSE Best of British Schools Award, Educational Award for the Test of Time - Knowle DGE Learning Centre and Respite Centre
Civic Trust Award regional finalist - Tuke School
Civic Trust Award Regional Finalist
- Alexandra College
-
2011
- Tuke School
Shortlisted for the Brick Awards - Tuke School
Shortlisted for the BCSE Industry Award for Excellence in design for teaching and learning: Special Educational Needs - Meadowfield Primary/Secondary School
Shortlisted for the BCSE Industry Award for Excellence in design for teaching and learning: Special Educational Needs - Knowle DGE Learning Centre and Respite Centre
Shortlisted for the BCSE Industry Award for Excellence in design for teaching and learning: Special Educational Needs
2010
- AYA Awards
Runner up for education architect of the year - Agar Children’s Centre
Special recognition from the Civic Trust Awards national panel for their strong community initiative and for the positive impact on the people they serve - Ifield Primary/Secondary School
Shortlisted for the Kent Design Awards
2009
- BCSE (British Council for School Environments)
Shortlisted for the Industry Award for Best School Architect - Agar Children’s Centre
Shortlisted for the BCSE Industry Award for Inspiring Design - Agar Children’s Centre
Camden Building Quality Awards - Ifield Primary/Secondary School
BCSE Industry Award for Best extension, refurbishment of a school - Ifield Primary/Secondary School
Civic Trust Mention - Stanley Park High
Shortlisted for the PFS Excellence in BSF awards for the Most Versatile Learning Environment - Thomas Fairchild Children’s Centre
Shortlisted for the BCSE Industry Award for Inspiring Design
2008
- Whitecross High School
BCSE Award for Greening the School Community - Whitecross High School
Education Business Environmental Building Award Commendation
- Tuke School
-
2007
- Whitecross High School
The National Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice & Sustainable Development - Whitecross High School
Local Authority Building Control National Award for the Best Sustainable Innovation - Chilterns Crematorium
SCALA Civic Building of the Year Award - Chilterns Crematorium
Civic Trust Mention
2006
- Parliament Hill School
RIBA Award - Parliament Hill School
Civic Trust Commendation - Parliament Hill School
Camden Design Award Commendation
2004
- Haverstock Associates LLP Offices
Best Small Office Fit Out – FX Design Awards
2000
- Telford Crematorium
Civic Trust award - Telford Crematorium
RIBA Award - Telford Crematorium
Nominated for the Stirling Prize
- Whitecross High School
Clients
- Balfour Beatty
- BAM
- Birmingham City Council
- Bovis Lend Lease
- British Transport Police
- CABE
- Chilterns District Council
- DCSF
- Emsworth Baptist Church
- Essex County Council
- Gleeds
- Herefordshire Council
- Home Office
- Interserve
- Kent County Council
- Land Securities
- London Borough of Camden
- London Borough of Greenwich
- London Borough of Hackney
- London Borough of Lambeth
- London Borough of Lewisham
- London Borough of Merton
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- London Borough of Westminster
- London Underground Limited
- Metronet
- Metropolitan Police Service Authority
- Network Rail
- PfS
- RNIB
- Rochester upon Medway City Council
- Silverlink
- Skanska
- Spacia
- Stepnell Ltd
- Sure Start Hoxton
- The Learning Trust
- Transport for London
- Tubelines
- West Yorkshire Police
- Wilmot Dixon
- Wokingham District Council