Architecture
Our broad range of skills and experience, along with enthusiasm and commitment, ensure that clients and stakeholders benefit on each commission we undertake. Developing a secure brief and design in partnership is our aim. Architecture is a co-operative discipline and we bring together not only the client but other members of the procurement team in a creative relationship.
Design clarity and meeting needs are at the forefront of our mission whatever the building type. Although we have considerable experience in education, the directors and staff bring together skills across a number of disciplines providing a strong platform for our work in residential, commercial, special needs, cultural and industrial buildings.
We pay particular attention to the physical space and historical context; a good proportion of our work is with listed buildings or buildings set in conservation areas. There is also a strong commitment to working with building owners in developing a green strategy for their projects, whether for the immediate work or for setting out a phased plan of change, which can be implemented over a period of time. Our approach is sensitive to both context and funding with energy use, materials, lifestyle or process and transport being factors which inform both solution and future needs.
Where appropriate, we consult neighbours, communities, staff and pupils to ensure their views shape both our design and how the project is ultimately implemented on site.