What we do
Our approach
The most sustainable building is often the one that already exists. We reveal and strengthen the qualities embedded in existing structures, adapting them to contemporary needs while respecting their character and cultural significance.
Working with heritage assets
We approach heritage as a living resource. A careful understanding of significance, fabric and character provides the foundation for bold contemporary interventions that complement rather than compete with the existing building. By confidently combining old and new, we create a dialogue between historic and contemporary architecture, integrating new uses, improved accessibility and environmental performance while extending the life and relevance of heritage assets.
Selected projects
The praise for the building has been immense. It speaks to people, which is a rare thing in new buildings. And it just makes people happy when they spend time in it. I really do love it.
Suzanne Rolt, St George’s Bristol
Adaptive reuse
The character of an existing building is found not only in its appearance, but in its structure, materials and the memory it holds within the wider townscape. We use these qualities as the foundation for contemporary interventions that accommodate new uses, improve environmental performance and extend the life of the building. This approach retains embodied carbon, reduces waste and creates architecture that is both environmentally resilient and rooted in the identity of place.
