Extraordinary Places
We see the opportunities that others miss. Through an integrated service of place visioning, architecture and urbanism, and community engagement, we see the potential of every place and find ways to develop it.
Creating extraordinary places requires innovation built on deep contextual understanding, commercial skill, and a powerful vision.
We see the opportunities that others miss. Through the integrated service of architects, urbanists and economists and we see the potential of every place and find ways to develop it.
Creating extraordinary places requires innovation built on deep contextual understanding, commercial skill, and a powerful vision.
Creating extraordinary places requires innovation built on deep contextual understanding, commercial skill, and a powerful vision.
Silk Street, Manchester
We work purposefully and responsibly.
Vision without delivery is ‘all talk and no action’. Delivery without vision is all effort and expense without meaningful impact. Our aim is to always balance the two – to make progress with purpose.
We prioritize socially and environmentally responsible design while ensuring all projects are economically sound and financially viable. We start by listening to people and end with imaginative solutions that transform places, lives and futures.
Five principles drive our practice and inform every project.
People-First.
We focus first and foremost on the community, creating space for open conversations. We listen more than we talk. Involving all stakeholders is how we understand their needs, challenges, hopes and aspirations. Our engagement specialists are passionate about finding bespoke and creative ways to reach people and make them active participants in the process.
Commercial Intelligence.
We make projects work and take pride in them. Projects that make places better and that change people’s lives. A ‘vision’ is just a dream, and a masterplan is only a picture if they can’t be delivered in practice. This requires a depth of understanding about public funding, private finance, partnership models and sustainable business models that almost no other design practice or consultancy can match.
Quality & Innovation.
We see the potential in every estate, neighbourhood, town centre or building. Unlocking that potential is a matter of innovating throughout the project’s development. At every step – from visioning and masterplan to architecture, design and delivery – we evaluate every option and present schemes that are inventive, impactful and always commercially viable. This includes a commitment to modern methods of construction and offsite techniques that deliver imaginative ‘new build’ solutions more efficiently and cost effectively.
Joyfulness.
Our goal is to make people happier, healthier and more hopeful about the future. Thoughtfully designed homes, places and spaces that foster connection, relaxation, play and creativity will strengthen communities, raise aspirations, encourage more active lifestyles, and lead to better mental health. We never forget to put in the fun.
Sustainability.
We recognise and understand the impact of climate change. The increasing challenges our planet is facing, and the significant impact the built environment can have. It is our responsibility to do everything we can to mitigate these effects through our design solutions and to have a positive social impact on the built environment. We work collaboratively with our clients to ensure all our projects are environmentally sustainable.
Our People
We are a team of designers, planners, architects, researchers and strategists united by a shared purpose: to create extraordinary, sustainable places that inspire and elevate communities.