What we do
How we do it
Successful cities grow from patterns, relationships and identities shaped over time. We integrate architecture, landscape and urban design to create connected places that respond to their context and support contemporary life. By carefully composing streets, squares, parks and buildings, we establish clear, adaptable frameworks that strengthen communities, unlock development potential and create lasting social, environmental and economic value.
London New Great Estates
We approach every masterplan as a piece of the city rather than an isolated development. Streets, squares, gardens and buildings are arranged to connect with their surroundings, establish a clear public realm and support a balanced mix of uses. This creates neighbourhoods with a strong identity, capable of adapting as communities, markets and patterns of city life evolve.
A piece of city
Our designs begin with a rigorous understanding of site, brief, planning context and viability. We use clear spatial organisation, durable materials and carefully judged detail to turn constraints into opportunities. The result is architecture that is purposeful and distinctive, improves everyday experience and delivers long-term value for clients, communities and the wider city.
The remembered journey
We design places around the experience of people, considering the sequence from city and street to garden, entrance and home. Changes in scale, light, material and landscape create moments of orientation, comfort and delight. By giving equal attention to public spaces and everyday thresholds, we create places that feel intuitive, memorable and capable of fostering belonging.
Patel Taylor don’t just think about the buildings; they think about the community and the right landscape – and that sits well with me as I have a lot of regard for placemaking. And I love the panache and flair that they bring to schemes like London Dock and White City.
Tony Pidgley CBE, Chairman, Berkeley Homes
Townscape and identity
We shape coherent townscapes through a considered hierarchy of streets, spaces, building types and landmarks. Massing, height and architectural character respond to context, movement and landscape, helping people understand and navigate a place. This balance of coherence and variety gives neighbourhoods a distinctive identity and supports their long-term resilience and value.
Design at every scale
We consider design continuously, from the urban framework to the front door. Architecture, landscape and public realm are developed together so that strategic decisions are reinforced by the quality of buildings, shared spaces and details. This integrated approach improves efficiency and performance while ensuring that every scale contributes to a coherent and rewarding experience.
Estate regeneration
Our approach to estate regeneration begins with listening: understanding existing communities, spatial patterns and the qualities worth retaining. Engagement informs a landscape-led framework of parks, gardens, streets and squares, supported by new homes, amenities and workspaces. We plan for realistic phasing and long-term stewardship, creating connected neighbourhoods that improve daily life and deliver lasting social, environmental and economic value.
Our process is iterative
At every stage, we test assumptions, compare options and build a deeper understanding of the project. Early decisions are evaluated against six connected principles that help align design quality, deliverability and value. This iterative process allows the brief and architectural response to evolve together, while keeping the needs of people and place at the centre of the work.
