About the practice

The scale of our work ranges from a £50,000 allotment shed to a £250m city museum however each project goes through the same rigorous design process, led by the practice directors, regardless of budget. Every project is unique and thus requires a carefully crafted response. We recognise the need for intensive client involvement in the process, from the early sketch to the final built detail. In the end this results in the finished project being strongly tied to the initial design concept. Throughout the process the development of details, materiality, construction and the making of space are fundamental to the realisation of the project. This results in identifiable, coherent buildings with a simple integrity. The studio has a collaborative and open atmosphere which enables extensive input from all team members, with our carefully chosen consultants and, of course, with our clients. This is where we explore and investigate ideas, generated through the conversations and research which are fundamental to our practice.