Founded in 2002 by award-winning architects Amir Sanei and Abigail Hopkins, Sanei Hopkins Architects is a design-led practice with over 20 years of experience delivering thoughtful, innovative, and sustainable architecture. We approach each project with fresh eyes, combining creative imagination with rational logic to craft diverse solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and contribute to a more sustainable future. Known for our willingness to embrace challenges and resist compromise, our work has been recognised both nationally and internationally, including selection for UK 40 under 40 and Europe 40 under 40.
Awards
RIBA 2005 Award (Artists Studio)
RIBA 2005 Stephen Lawrence Prize Shortlist (Artists Studio)
RIBA 2006 Award Shortlist (The New House)
AJ/Corus 40 Under 40 Award
Europe 40 under 40 Award 2008
RIBA 2007 Award Shortlist (Tetraptych of Parodies)
AR Award 2008 (M*E*S*H)
Wood Awards 2016 (Contour House)
Natural Stone Awards 2018 (Contour House)
Peak District Planning Awards 2018 (Contour House)
RIBA 2023 Regional Award (The Secret Garden)
Exhibitions
Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Academy of Arts
Victoria & Albert Museum
Royal Museum of Scotland
NEC Birmingham
Urbis Manchester
New London Architecture Centre
Published Work
AA Files
Architectural Review
Architects Journal
Architecture Today
Evening Standard
Financial Times
Motta Editore
Neomania
RIBA Journal
Dwell
Grand Design
Enki