We love working with people who love what they do
We are architects with a social purpose. We believe that everyone should work, live and play in environments that enable and inspire them. We listen and work collaboratively with people to realise their vision for change by finding innovative and practical solutions to their building needs.
We immerse ourselves in communities to uncover their needs and ambitions
We believe that gaining a thorough understanding of the people we work with and their context is key to helping them realise their vision.
We consider a project’s long-term sustainability, even if it means telling someone they don’t need a new building after all. We often act as match-makers, initiating mutually beneficial partnerships between socially motivated site owners and complementary organisations.
We believe that inclusivity is to recognise that an individual’s experience of the built environment can be entirely different because of their background. Since 1969, we have evolved an immersive and user-focused approach to design, and discovered ways to engage meaningfully with people who otherwise have little influence.
With these innovative and pragmatic design processes, we create uplifting places for people.
We understand the importance of responsible custodianship of heritage
We breathe new life into old buildings, recognising the special affection in which built heritage is held by many people in their community, and we see the potential to repurpose historic buildings for new uses, in ways that celebrate the history while ensuring their preservation for future generations.
We believe that our responsibility goes beyond mere preservation of heritage assets, but instead, extends to securing the economically viable use of heritage in a sensitive way, as we recognise that ensuring sustainable occupation of buildings is the most effective way of securing their long-term future.
We have built up lasting relationships with many of our clients over decades - a testament to our collaborative approach, strong communication skills and excellent technical expertise
