Architects
Farrells have extensive experience in urban design, urban regeneration and planning, having implemented numerous major urban design commissions in the UK, Europe, USA and South-East Asia.
Our masterplanning approach is founded on innovative technical and conceptual thinking based on analysis of the site, an understanding of the client's objectives, the history and context of the area and a considered assessment and recognition of the needs and aspirations of all users.
Farrells are pleased to be working with Leeds City Council, Hammerson plc and Town Securities on the bold and innovative proposals for the Eastgate & Harewood quarters of Leeds. Sir Terry Farrell, Principal of Farrells welcomed the recent granting of outline planning permission for the development: "Retail-led urban regeneration is playing a major part in the revival of our city centres. Working proactively with the Leeds Partnership, we are enthusiastically committed to creating a real and sustainable new district, where the shopping element fully integrates with a variety of other uses. Masterplanning the Eastgate and Harewood Quarter presents an opportunity to strive for excellence in delivering an imaginative and innovative scheme in tune with the current aspirational spirit in Leeds."
Currently, Farrells are working on a number of prestigious commissions in UK core cities, including the masterplanning of Greenwich Peninsula, London, the design of the Biota! Aquarium at London's Docklands, a comprehensive redevelopment proposal for Lots Road Power Station at Chelsea Creek, an extension to the award winning Edinburgh International Conference Centre and masterplans in Dundee, Inverness and Newcastle
Farrells are committed to the repair and renewal of cities and have proven expertise in providing solutions for the regeneration of strategically important areas.
Significant projects in a body of work spanning four decades, include the redevelopment of Charing Cross Station, the MI6 Headquarters, Brindleyplace in Birmingham and the East Quayside in Newcastle. Recent work in the UK includes two Millennium Landmark Projects: the award-winning International Centre for Life in Newcastle, which celebrates the history of genetics and The Deep 'submarium' in Hull, which houses a marine science centre. Overseas, notable projects are the Peak Visitor Centre in Hong Kong, the transportation centre at Seoul's Inchon Airport and Kowloon Station and masterplan in Hong Kong. Over a period of more than 40 years, the practice has had the privilege to study and work in leading major world cities around the globe.
Farrells have a Hong Kong office, which has been established for many years and there is a wide portfolio of work there. Large scale thinking is key to the success of the practice in Hong Kong.
Sir Terry Farrell is the City of Edinburgh's first ever Design Champion and also Design Champion for Medway. His remit is to help to realise the full potential of these areas.
Many of Farrells projects have won international design awards and the company's urban design work is featured in publications worldwide. Farrells are renowned for delivering solutions through a combination of vision, commitment and advocacy.
Some of Farrells exemplar schemes are illustrated on this site. Other projects can be found on www.terryfarrell.co.uk.