Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Sustainable Architecture & Design
Established in 1963, PRP Architects has built a reputation for delivering intelligent, responsive, and sustainable architectural solutions that enhance communities and user experiences. Our practice specialises in regenerating urban environments, designing commercial and residential spaces, and creating landscape-led developments that prioritise environmental responsibility. With a legacy of award-winning projects such as the Grade II-listed Ryde in Hatfield, we combine deep contextual understanding with innovative design methodologies to address contemporary challenges like climate resilience and social equity.Our multidisciplinary team integrates architecture, urban design, and environmental consultancy, supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring rigorous quality and sustainability standards. As a Certified B Corporation, we uphold commitments to transparency, community engagement, and carbon-negative operations by 2050 through initiatives like woodland creation partnerships. Our collaborative studio culture fosters inclusivity and continuous professional development, ensuring our designs remain rooted in local heritage while embracing future-ready solutions.
Services
Architecture
Urban Regeneration
Sustainable Design
Community Engagement
Environmental Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Over 60 years of architectural expertise with landmark projects like the Grade II-listed Ryde
- ISO 9001-certified quality management and ISO 14001 environmental standards
- Pioneering climate-resilient design with a commitment to carbon negativity by 2050
- B Corp certification reflecting social and environmental accountability
- Integrated multidisciplinary teams for holistic urban regeneration solutions
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- B Corp
Services
Architecture
We create context-driven architectural solutions tailored to local heritage and user needs. Our expertise spans residential developments, commercial spaces, and cultural landmarks, blending functionality with aesthetic sensitivity. Projects like the Grade II-listed Ryde demonstrate our commitment to timeless, community-enhancing design that meets modern sustainability standards.
Urban Regeneration
Specialising in transforming urban environments, we deliver masterplans that revitalise communities through mixed-use developments and infrastructure improvements. Our approach prioritises pedestrian-friendly layouts, green spaces, and adaptive reuse of existing structures to create vibrant, future-ready neighbourhoods aligned with local economic and environmental goals.
Sustainable Design
Our climate-conscious designs incorporate passive energy systems, low-carbon materials, and circular economy principles. We achieve this through rigorous environmental analysis and certifications like ISO 14001, ensuring buildings reduce ecological footprints while enhancing occupant wellbeing through natural lighting and ventilation strategies.
Community Engagement
We embed community input throughout the design process via workshops and collaborative planning sessions. This ensures developments reflect local needs, fostering social cohesion and long-term project success through transparent dialogue with residents and municipal stakeholders.
Environmental Consultancy
Our consultancy services guide clients through carbon reduction targets and biodiversity net gain requirements. We develop tailored sustainability frameworks aligned with global standards like RIBA's 2030 Climate Challenge, integrating renewable energy systems and circular material strategies into every project phase.
People
Andrew Mellor
Partner
Andrew leads PRP's environmental strategy, overseeing ISO 14001 compliance and carbon-negative initiatives. With 20+ years in sustainable architecture, he champions climate-resilient design and co-authored the practice's 2050 net-zero roadmap while managing woodland offset partnerships in Northern England.
Questions
What architectural services does PRP Group offer?
We provide architecture, urban regeneration, sustainable design, environmental consultancy, and community engagement services for residential, commercial, and public sector projects.
Is PRP Group certified for sustainability standards?
Yes, we hold ISO 14001 environmental management certification and are committed to carbon-negative operations by 2050 through initiatives like woodland creation partnerships.
What notable projects has PRP Group completed?
Our landmark projects include the Grade II-listed Ryde in Hatfield and large-scale urban regeneration schemes in London, Manchester, and the South East.
How does PRP Group address climate change in designs?
We integrate climate-resilient materials, renewable energy systems, and microclimate-first design principles while offsetting residual emissions through UK woodland projects.
Can I access PRP Group's sustainability reports?
Yes, our B Corp Impact Report and carbon reduction plans are publicly available on our website for transparency.
