Bennetts Associates was formed in 1987 by Rab and Denise Bennetts. We are an employee-owned trust of around 70 people and since 2022, a certified B Corp® with offices in London, Edinburgh and Manchester.
We believe that timeless, humane and beautifully crafted architecture expresses the indivisibility of space, fabric, structure and services. We believe that the best buildings reveal their beauty and utility over time. We address with conviction urban place-making, genuine functionality and believe that truly long-lasting architecture is underpinned by our pioneering expertise in sustainability.
Our portfolio of projects is deliberately diverse across a wide range of sectors, scales and complexities in both the public and private sector. The variety and potential of cross-fertilisation of ideas between typologies generates a creative stimulus that we enjoy. Whilst being generalists, we have acknowledged specialist expertise in a number of areas such as workplace, arts/culture, education, masterplanning and sustainability.
In February 2022, we achieved B Corp® certification and became the highest scoring UK architectural practice at the time. We joined the global network of companies committed to the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Unlike other certifications for businesses, B Lab is unique in our ability to measure a company’s entire social and environmental impact.
To gain B Corp certification, the 'B Impact Assessment’ tool is used to evaluate how a company’s business model impacts five categories: workers, community, environment, customers and governance. B Corp Certification not only evaluates a product or service, but also the material positive impact of the company behind it.
Bennetts Associates was named a 2022 Best for the World™ B Corp™ in recognition of our exceptional positive impact on its Workers in the 50-249 Employees category.
Through research, we found that B Corporation aligned with our agenda and what we were looking to achieve. We realised that being a B Corp could help us develop a framework for continued improvement - to help us not just sit back and congratulate ourselves, but to encourage us to continue to drive to influence things for the better.
The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is 50.9. To achieve B Corp certification, the company must score at least 80 points, Bennetts Associates achieved a score of 121.5 which is exceptional and the highest of any architectural practice in the UK.
View our profile in the B Corp directory.
There are now 5000 B Corps with 670 in the UK and we're delighted to join the growing community particularly in the Built Environment sector. If you're interested in knowing more of our journey. Get in touch!
Bennetts Associates’ major projects have all been recognised for the quality of their design in awards, press coverage and exhibitions. Amongst over 200 awards won by the firm to date, including:
Importantly, these awards recognise not only design quality, but also wider issues such as sustainability, social value. construction, delivery and industry collaboration.
Year
Project
Description
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Shortlisted
2005
Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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Shortlisted
1998
Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts, University of Leicester
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Shortlisted
Year
Project
Description
2021
Bayes Centre, Edinburgh
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Winner
2021
Advanced Product Creation Centre for Jaguar Land Rover
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Winner
2021
Royal College of Pathologists, London
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Winner
Year
Project
Description
2021
Student Services Centre, Cambridge
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RIBA East Award
2021
Jaguar Land Rover Advanced Product Creation Centre, Gaydon
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RIBA West Midlands Award
2018
Storyhouse, Chester
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RIBA National Award
2018
Storyhouse, Chester
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RIBA North West Award
2018
Shaftesbury Theatre, London
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RIBA National Award
2018
Shaftesbury Theatre, London
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RIBA London Award
2017
40 Chancery Lane
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RIBA National Award
2017
40 Chancery Lane
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RIBA London Award
2016
Private House, Cumbria
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RIBA National Award
2016
Private House, Cumbria
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RIBA North West Award
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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RIBA London Regional Award
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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RIBA London Sustainability Award
2012
Mint Hotel Tower of London
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RIBA Award
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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RIBA Client of the Year Award
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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RIBA Award
2009
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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RIBA Award
2009
New Street Square, City of London
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RIBA Award
2005
Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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RIBA Award
2004
Mint Hotel Westminster
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RIBA Award
2003
Hampstead Theatre
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RIBA Award
2003
Bennetts Associates London Studio
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RIBA Award
2001
Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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RIBA Award
2000
BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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RIBA Award
1998
Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts, University of Leicester
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RIBA Award
1997
John Menzies, Edinburgh Park
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RIBA Award
1996
PowerGen Headquarters, Coventry
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RIBA Award
1991
Imperium, Reading
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RIBA National Award
Year
Project
Description
2008
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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Best Building in Scotland
Year
Project
Description
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Winner
2005
Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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Winner
Year
Project
Description
2019
The Royal College of Pathologists
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Shortlisted, Project of the Year
2017
Storyhouse, Chester
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Refurbishment Project of the Year
2016
Bennetts Associates
Architectural Practice of the Year
2016
Shaftesbury Theatre, London
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Small Project of the Year (up to £5m)
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Sustainability Project of the Year
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Project of the Year
2011
Bennetts Associates
Architectural Practice of the Year
2008
New Street Square, City of London
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Sustainable Development of the Year
2006
Bennetts Associates
Practice of the Year
1996
Bennetts Associates
Up-and-coming Practice of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2009
Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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Sustainable Project of the Year
2009
Rab Bennetts
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2020
Bennetts Associates
Office Architect of the Year
2019
Bennetts Associates
Higher Education Architect of the Year
2016
Bennetts Associates
Office Architect of the Year
2011
Bennetts Associates
Refurbishment Architect of the Year
2005
Bennetts Associates
The Feilden Architect of the Year
2005
Bennetts Associates
Public Building Architect of the Year
2001
Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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Building of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2020
Student Services Centre
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Winner
2018
Storyhouse, Chester
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Winner
2018
Storyhouse, Chester
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Special Award for Community Impact and Engagement
2017
Shaftesbury Theatre
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Winner
2016
5 Pancras Square
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Commendation
2014
St Antony's College, University of Oxford
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Winner
2012
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Winner
2010
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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Winner
2009
New Street Square, City of London
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Winner
2007
Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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Winner
2003
Loch Lomond Gateway and Orientation Centre
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Winner
2003
Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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Winner
Year
Project
Description
2022
Woolwich Works
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Winner, Conservation
2019
The Royal College of Pathologists
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Winner, Education
2016
Shaftesbury Theatre
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Winner, Culture & Community category
2013
Bennetts Associates London Studio
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Winner, Office Interiors category
Year
Project
Description
2016
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross
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BREEAM Mixed Use and Other Buildings Award
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross
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BREEAM Outstanding
2008
The Suttie Centre, Aberdeen
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BREEAM Bespoke
Year
Project
Description
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Impact award, Built Environment category
Year
Project
Description
2019
The Royal College of Pathologists
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Shortlisted, Workplaces (up to 10,000 sqm)
Year
Project
Description
2020
Jaguar Land Rover Advanced Product Creation Centre
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Winner, 'Commercial' category, West Midlands Region
2018
Storyhouse
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Highly Commended, 'Community Benefit' category, North-West Region
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Winner, Commercial category
2014
St Antony's College, University of Oxford
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Winner, Commercial category
2010
Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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Winner, Sustainability category
2009
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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Project of the Year
2009
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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Winner, Sustainability category
2002
Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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Low Energy Award
Year
Project
Description
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Cultural Buildings Award
Year
Project
Description
2019
The Royal College of Pathologists
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Winner, Architecture + Learning
Year
Project
Description
2018
Best Mobile Experience
Archiboo Web Awards
Year
Project
Description
2019
The Royal College of Pathologists
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Shortlisted, Business Building
Year
Project
Description
2010
Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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Winner, Commercial Building category
Year
Project
Description
2020
Jaguar Land Rover Advanced Product Creation Centre
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Honouree
Year
Project
Description
2016
Bennetts Associates
AJ100 New Member of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Best Practice Award
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Health and Safety Award
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Major Building Project of the Year
2005
Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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Building Project of the Year
2001
Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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Building Award
Year
Project
Description
2010
Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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Winner, Refurbished/Recycled Workplace Above 2000 m²
2009
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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National Corporate Workplace Award
2000
BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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Winner, Corporate Workplace (Scotland region)
1996
Imperium, Reading
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Best Out-of-Town Office Building
Year
Project
Description
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Sustainable Project of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Regional winner
2010
Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
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Winner, Legacy (Sustainability) category
Year
Project
Description
2008
New Street Square, City of London
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City Office Development of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2009
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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Chairman’s Award for Architecture
2009
The Potterrow Development, University of Edinburgh
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Winner, Public Building category
2002
Loch Lomond Gateway and Orientation Centre
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Best Public Project
2001
Rab Bennetts
Scottish Architect of the Year
2000
BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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Chairman’s Award for Architecture
2000
BT Headquarters, Edinburgh Park
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Corporate Building Award
Year
Project
Description
2015
Bennetts Associates
Bronze Award
Year
Project
Description
2012
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Architecture Honor Award
Year
Project
Description
2017
Storyhouse, Chester
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Winner, 'Leisure or Entertainment Venue' category
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Winner, 'Leisure or Entertainment Venue' category
2001
Wessex Water Operations Centre, Bath
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Best Large Office
Year
Project
Description
2005
Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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Major Project of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Highly Commended, Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental UK Project over £1M
Year
Project
Description
2009
New Street Square, City of London
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Major Project of the Year
2005
Central Library and Jubilee Street Development, Brighton
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Major Project of the Year
Year
Project
Description
2019
The Royal College of Pathologists
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Winner, Education
2017
Storyhouse, Chester
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Winner, 'Public Building' category
1995
PowerGen Headquarters, Coventry
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Engineering Application Award
Year
Project
Description
2018
Storyhouse
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Winner, 'Best Change of Use of an Existing Building' category
2015
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London
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Best inclusive building, London region
Year
Project
Description
2011
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award
Year
Project
Description
2011
Mint Hotel Tower of London
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Winner, sustainability category
2003
Mint Hotel Westminster
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Best Hotel
Year
Project
Description
2005
Mint Hotel Westminster
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Hotel of the year - Group category
Our partnerships take many forms, from our active involvement with industry groups and select charities to memberships with key organisations in the built environment and those allied to the sectors in which we work. Below is a representative list of these associations.
