PENSON Turns 15!
Uncharacteristically, this April 1st, PENSON are putting the jokes aside to get out the balloons… That’s right, PENSON is 15! In what seems like the blink of an eye, we’ve gone from Newcomer of the Year to one of the world’s leading Architecture and Design practices. It’s been no easy feat – our CEO, Lee Penson...
Weekend Agenda | Paul
To give you a better understanding of the people behind the sleek interiors of Sports Direct’s HQ, we decided to put down our tools for a moment and throw our doors wide open: every now and again we introduce you to one PENSONite where they share their weekend game plan with you. PENSON’s work is...
Weekend Agenda | Spring Has Arrived!
With a huge sigh of relief, we’ve made it out of Winter and into Spring! The sunshine of this week has had the PENSON team out and about making the most of it – from trips to Battersea park, and lunch outside by the Thames, it definitely feels like we’ve left the cold, dark days...
Weekend Agenda | Design Indaba 2019
For those of you who haven’t heard of the Indaba Design conference – let us enlighten you… Running from 27th February – 1st March, Indaba is an annual celebration of design and creativity held in South Africa showcasing the hottest and most relevant talents across the creative sectors. Many of the designers who will be giving talks...
PENSON’S Pick | Quirky Exteriors
PENSON are the gurus of interiors… be it bold statements, unmissable detailing, or showstopping furniture – we’ve got it covered! This week, we’re taking a step outside, and showing our appreciation for some of the finest exteriors around. From concrete jungle hideaways, to marshmallow churches, these flamboyantly unique exteriors really pack a punch and prove...
Under the Radar Instagram Accounts
There are millions of Instagram profiles out there, each fighting for their voice to be heard. Some really don’t get the exposure they deserve. Here, we select the ones we’re coveting right now. Who knows, they might give you the inspiration you’ve been looking for… Fashion @siduations ~ not what you would expect @adarchives ~ for old school...
PENSON’S Pick | Desserts with a Difference
Team PENSON have over the last few months been putting their talents to use in the kitchen as well as in the studio, and each Friday we’ve seen (and tasted!) a different bake off-style creation… Drawing ourselves away from our own baked goods (think white chocolate cheesecake, mince pies, banana bread, and apple slices) we...
Weekend Agenda | 2019’s Top Design Events
January is the month for planning, organisation, and looking to the year ahead – with so many exciting projects in the pipeline for PENSON, our year tends to fill up in the blink of an eye! Last year the PENSON team jetted off to sunny Milan – PENSON adventures are never a dull affair, but...
First Phase for Landmark Campus at Airport City Manchester Approved
Press Release, January 2019 Completion: 2022 The first phase of ‘THQ’, a new landmark campus for one of the world’s largest online beauty and wellbeing businesses, The Hut Group (THG) has been approved. Manchester City Council’s planning committee approved two major planning applications at Airport City Manchester. The new campus will develop 1m sq. ft. of workspaces at...
Weekend Agenda | The Best Christmas Markets for Design Lovers
With Christmas only 5 days away, and no clue where the time has gone, the time to make the most of the vast amount of Christmas markets London has on offer is now… While most of the PENSON team have already frequented the one and only Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park – we’ve chosen a selection...
Presents by PENSON | Gifts with Design Cred
Following on in our mini-series, ‘Presents by PENSON’, this week we’ve selected some of the best-designed gifts for the people you love most… from a ceramic coffee press to a dodecahedron sycamore wood calendar. These gifts will set your design minds racing! YIELD COFFEE PRESS Up first is the aforementioned Coffee Press – designed...
Weekend Agenda | December Feasting
It’s December! The countdown to Christmas has begun, and of course, that means a month of the best eateries in London…whether it’s a wild work social, a rejuvenating break during high-intensity Christmas shopping, or a pick me up treat to combat these long dark days, we’ve chosen some of the most beautifully designed restaurants to...