Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Birmingham
As a collaborative architectural practice, we prioritise human-centric design that transforms how people live, work, and learn. Founded in 1968, our approach combines director-led expertise with cross-disciplinary teamwork, ensuring every project aligns with client needs and broader societal impact. Our technical proficiency spans complex large-scale developments and smaller bespoke projects, all underpinned by a commitment to innovation. We lead in sustainable design through Passivhaus principles and digital innovation, evidenced by our ISO-certified processes and pioneering energy-efficient buildings. Our practice culture fosters fresh thinking through an employee-owned trust structure, while our social value initiatives extend expertise to community projects and pro bono work. With studios in Birmingham, Leeds, and Oxford, we serve public and private sector clients nationwide, delivering award-winning solutions across education, residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors.Our accreditations include RIBA Principal Designer registration and Passivhaus certification, reflecting our technical excellence. By integrating architecture, interior design, and landscape planning, we create holistic environments that prioritise user experience. Our long-standing partnerships with universities and public institutions demonstrate our sector leadership, while continuous professional development ensures compliance with evolving standards like the Building Safety Act. This combination of collaborative ethos, technical rigour, and social responsibility defines our practice's enduring reputation.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Masterplanning
Landscape Architecture
PassivHaus Design
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of director-led architectural expertise across complex projects
- Our Passivhaus-certified team delivers UK-leading energy-efficient buildings
- We integrate architecture, interiors, and landscape design for holistic solutions
- Employee-owned practice ensures long-term client commitment and innovation
- Award-winning approach combining technical excellence with social value initiatives
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Principal Designer Register
- PAS 8671:2022
- Passivhaus Certified Designers
What people say
Award-winning designs
Exceptional sustainability focus
Collaborative approach
Technical excellence
Innovative solutions
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine technical expertise with creative vision to deliver award-winning buildings across education, residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors. We provide director-led solutions from concept to completion, prioritising user experience and sustainability. Our team specialises in complex projects requiring innovative solutions that balance client needs with environmental responsibility.
PassivHaus Design
We implement certified PassivHaus principles to create buildings with 90% reduced energy consumption. Our approach uses fabric-first design, PHPP energy modelling, and low-carbon technologies to achieve international sustainability standards while maintaining architectural quality and user comfort.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning services create cohesive environments through contextual analysis and placemaking. We design education campuses, mixed-use developments, and regeneration projects that prioritise human interaction while addressing infrastructure needs and environmental sustainability for long-term urban evolution.
Interior Design
We create inspiring interior environments by integrating architectural context with functional requirements. Our designs span commercial offices, educational facilities, and residential spaces, focusing on user wellbeing through material selection, natural lighting, and adaptable spatial configurations.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture connects buildings with their environment through sustainable design. We create public realms, campus landscapes, and ecological habitats that enhance biodiversity while providing functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that respond to local context and climate challenges.
People
Warren Jukes
Director
With extensive experience in complex architectural projects, Warren leads strategic design decisions and maintains client relationships across our major education and healthcare schemes.
James Hall
Director
James specialises in sustainable urban regeneration, overseeing large-scale masterplanning projects that integrate environmental considerations with community needs across multiple UK cities.
Richard Perry
Director
Richard leads our commercial architecture division, delivering innovative office spaces and mixed-use developments that combine technical excellence with market-driven design solutions.
Steve Townsend
Director
As head of our healthcare architecture team, Steve specialises in designing patient-centred facilities that balance clinical requirements with healing environments across NHS and private healthcare sectors.
Alex Paul
Director
Alex leads educational architecture projects, focusing on creating inspiring learning environments that support modern pedagogical approaches across primary to university levels.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in architecture, interior design, masterplanning, landscape architecture, and PassivHaus-certified sustainable design across education, residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
Do you work on public and private sector projects?
Yes, we deliver projects for both sectors including universities, NHS trusts, local authorities, and private developers nationwide.
What sustainability accreditations do you hold?
Our team includes PassivHaus-certified designers and RIBA Principal Designers registered for Higher-Risk Buildings under PAS 8671:2022.
How do you approach collaborative design?
We use cross-disciplinary teamwork with clients and stakeholders, combining director-led expertise with input from architects, engineers, and end-users throughout the design process.
Can you handle complex urban regeneration projects?
Yes, our masterplanning team specialises in transforming challenging urban sites into vibrant, sustainable communities with integrated infrastructure.
What regions do you operate in?
Based in Birmingham, Leeds, and Oxford, we work nationwide with particular expertise in UK urban centres and their surrounding regions.
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