People-focused design
People are at the core of everything we do – from our company operations to our design approach. We are creatives with a conscience who produce sustainable, people-focussed designs.
More Than Design
The seven principles that guide us in creating inspiring places with prosperous and sustainable legacies.
1:
2:
Commercial understanding
We bring an acute understanding of development economics, combining award-winning creative design with proven commercial pragmatism. Our skilled teams balance technical expertise and imaginative flair, enabling us to achieve optimum value within modest budgets.
By considering projects holistically, we understand the unique economic, social, and environmental opportunities, allowing our designers to focus value where it matters most to our clients. Our designs are not only creative but also buildable and viable, ensuring the best outcomes within available resources.
3:
Sustainable futures
We prioritise re-use over demolition and new build. Through strategic analysis we encourage our clients to consider options for retention and adaptation. Our deep technical expertise allows us to integrate existing and new elements to create long-life loose-fit environments with the maximum useable life.
We seek to use recycled materials where possible, helping clients to spend less, generate more, and deliver the greatest impact on our environment.
4:
Driven by legacy
We care deeply about our legacy as designers, recognizing our role in shaping the world for future generations. Our commitment to positive community impact, user experience, and climate-conscious design drives us forward. Internally, this focus on creating lasting value fosters a culture that team members aspire to inherit, ensuring that whenever we start a conversation or pick up a pen, the desire to inspire transformational change and become good ancestors is always at the forefront of our minds.
5:
Circular thinking
Our culture of continuous improvement means that lessons learned on previous projects are used to improve future work. Collaborative goal setting with clients help to drive KPIs for efficiency, sustainability and other priorities.
6:
Studio culture
We’re committed to the wellbeing and professional development of everyone in our studio.
We support staff to find their own path, fulfilling their potential and making the maximum contribution to the practice.
We enjoy time together and host weekly gatherings, regular social activities and studio events.
7:
Making things happen
We are energetic and entrepreneurial enablers who see opportunities everywhere, whether at the scale of a deal, a building, or a detail. Our creativity allows us to tackle complex strategic challenges, and we leverage our long-term connections across the public and private sectors to bring people together. Driven by results and outcomes, our positive approach empowers us to overcome challenges swiftly and add real value for our clients.
