RHWL
| Company type | Architectural practice |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture |
| Predecessor | Andrew Renton & Associates |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Founder | Andrew Renton, Peter Howard, Humphrey Wood |
| Defunct | 2015-01-26 |
| Fate | Acquired by Aedas |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | London, Berlin, Qatar |
Key people | Gerald Levin (Name Partner from 1973) |
| Products | Architectural design services (residential, commercial, education, entertainment) |
| Parent | Renton Howard Wood Levin LLP |
RHWL Architects—initially known as Renton Howard Wood Associates—was an architectural practice operating out of London, Berlin, and Qatar. Established in 1961 by Andrew Renton, Peter Howard, and Humphrey Wood following the predecessor firm Andrew Renton & Associates, the company saw Gerald Levin join as a Name Partner in 1973, which resulted in the widely recognized abbreviation 'RHWL'. The firm focused on designing projects across residential and commercial sectors, as well as further education and entertainment facilities. Together with Arts Team and RHWL Interiors, RHWL Architects constituted Renton Howard Wood Levin LLP. On 26 January 2015, both RHWL and Arts Team were acquired by Aedas.
Noteworthy Projects
Listed chronologically by their inauguration:
Arts & Culture
- Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, 1971
- Administration Building, University of Warwick, 1973
- Chaplaincy Centre, University of Warwick, 1973
- Arts Centre, University of Warwick, 1974
- Bridge House, Southwark, 1976
- Tolmers Square Housing, Euston, 1977
- Nottingham Theatre Royal, 1977
- Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, 1982
- Derngate Theatre, Northampton, 1983
- Old Vic Theatre, London, 1983
- Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 1991
- Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 1996
- Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, 1998
- Restoration of Coliseum Theatre, London, 2004
- Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, 2010
- Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin, 2010
- Milton Court Concert Hall, City of London, 2013 – theatre and studio space for The Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Hotels
- Tower Hotel, 1972
- Refurbishment and extension of St Pancras Chambers, London, 2011 (in collaboration with Richard Griffiths Architects)
Honours and Recognition
RHWL was the recipient of numerous accolades including 15 awards from RIBA, 14 Civic Trust awards, three RICS awards, one USITT award, along with a Europa Nostra commendation recognizing their work on the London Coliseum.