Practice Profile of Timothy Hatton Architects, London

Practice Profile

Timothy Hatton Architects was founded in 1985. We have built our reputation for excellence in the signature skills of conservation and traditional construction knowledge combined with pure contemporary architectural design.

Led by Tim Hatton and Correna Mitchell and based in West London, the 20-strong practice works in the UK and internationally for a discerning client list on the design and delivery of exceptionally high-end residential and commercial properties.

Tim’s meticulous standards and ability to come up with unexpected solutions to complex problems, combined with Correna’s emphasis on delivering incomparable client care has resulted in an increasing portfolio of cultural projects. In all sectors, Timothy Hatton Architects looks for ambitious commissions that call for innovative, sustainable design, thoroughly underpinned by historical and technical expertise.

Timothy Hatton Architects’ approach is always to place the end user firmly at the centre of our architectural thinking. This philosophy is supported by theoretical discussion and academic research, and informs every design concept.

Timothy Hatton Architects’ ability to understand, resolve and deliver the complexities of design and construction down to the smallest detail results in finished buildings of exceptional architectural quality that respond to the spirit of their setting and are environmentally responsible.

Each project team is careful to align the processes of design and delivery to suit individual client needs and the practice puts strong emphasis on managing effective communication between all parties from start to finish.

Timothy Hatton MA Dip Arch (Cantab) FRSA

Tim read architecture at Cambridge University, graduating in 1976 with a first class degree.

After a year working with Professor Colin St. John Wilson on the new British Library, he completed his diploma in architecture on an exchange programme at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Tim then worked for four years with Jose Lluis Sert in Boston before returning to London for a further period of work with Colin St. John Wilson & Partners and later with Powell & Moya.

While at Powell & Moya, Tim also taught at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London.

Timothy Hatton Architects was established in 1985. Tim is involved in all projects which are undertaken by the practice; his personal commitment, attention to detail and exceptional communication skills are highly valued by clients.

Correna Mitchell

Correna has worked at Timothy Hatton Architects for over 18 years and she was appointed a director of the company in 2018. She is closely connected with every project undertaken by the practice, overseeing all areas of Timothy Hatton Architects’ involvement and providing a key point of liaison between the architectural and client teams. She has a comprehensive knowledge of what it takes to deliver a project from inception to completion and combines this with her interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of client care and communication.

With previous roles in the voluntary and non-profit sector, including setting up the Birmingham branch of the Prince’s Trust and work in the early ‘dot com’ industry, Correna’s interest has always been in the creative industries allied with a keen eye for customer engagement and people management.

Correna also oversees Timothy Hatton Architects’ expanding interior design activities, enabling the practice to collaborate constructively with other client-appointed interior designers or to offer a full architectural interior design service to its clients.