Business Details
Your Trusted Bristol Architects for Sustainable Design
We are a people-centred architectural practice based in Bristol, dedicated to creating environments that positively impact lives and the planet. Our approach prioritises meaningful consultation, collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring every project reflects the needs of communities and clients. With expertise in conservation, retrofitting, and low-energy design, we specialise in community-focused buildings, affordable eco housing, and commercial refurbishments.Our team combines academic excellence with hands-on experience, delivering innovative solutions across the South-West and beyond. We are committed to social value, environmental responsibility, and architectural excellence, fostering long-term relationships through transparency and dedication.
Services
Architecture
Community Consultation
Conservation & Retrofit
Site Appraisals
Interior Design
Highlights and features
- We prioritise meaningful community consultation in every project
- Our team includes conservation and retrofit specialists
- We combine academic expertise with hands-on architectural experience
- Our RIBA-chartered practice delivers full design-to-completion services
- We focus on sustainable solutions for eco-friendly development
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Amazing and supportive
Deeply understands local needs
Delightful spaces
Thorough and dedicated
Services
Architecture
We offer comprehensive architectural services from concept to completion. Our RIBA-chartered practice specialises in creating functional, beautiful spaces tailored to client needs. With expertise across residential, commercial, and community sectors, we deliver innovative solutions that balance aesthetics, sustainability, and practicality while maintaining strict budget control.
Community Consultation
Our consultation process empowers communities through collaborative design. We facilitate focus groups and workshops to ensure diverse voices shape projects. This approach has successfully delivered community centres and social housing that reflect user needs while maintaining architectural integrity and sustainability standards.
Conservation & Retrofit
Specialist conservation and retrofit services preserve historic buildings while enhancing sustainability. Our team includes qualified retrofit coordinators and conservation architects with expertise in listed buildings. We implement modern techniques that respect historical integrity while improving energy efficiency and functionality for contemporary use.
Site Appraisals
We provide expert site evaluations considering development potential, planning constraints, and funding opportunities. Our assessments combine technical expertise with local knowledge to identify optimal locations for projects ranging from eco housing to community facilities across the South-West region.
Interior Design
Interior design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. We specialise in retrofitting existing spaces and commercial fit-outs, using material innovation and spatial creativity to transform environments while maintaining alignment with sustainability principles and budget requirements.
People
Chris Askew
Director
RIBA Fellow with extensive experience in architectural practice and education. Specialises in project delivery, construction contracts, and practice management. Lectured at Birmingham City University and UCL, with expertise in strategic consultancy for architectural firms.
Claire Miller
Associate Architect
Community-focused architect with experience in sports, retail, and education sectors. Combines design excellence with stakeholder engagement. Mentors through RIBA's Fluid Diversity Programme and brings expertise in budget management and detailed design solutions.
Stefania Intorcia
Associate Architect
Dual-qualified UK/Italian architect specialising in heritage conservation. Balances client needs with accessibility requirements while preserving historical integrity. Experienced in contemporary techniques for historic building reuse, with additional interests in illustration and sustainable design.
Fin Orme
Architect
Sustainable design specialist with decade-long experience in low-energy construction. Advocate for climate-conscious architecture, with hands-on experience in bio-based materials. Delivers projects across all RIBA stages, combining technical expertise with environmental commitment through practical solutions.
Katie Williams
Architectural Designer
People-focused designer specialising in building reuse and conservation. Combines community engagement with technical expertise in historic preservation. Recent graduate with practical experience in construction skills training and alternative architectural practice models, including cultural and spiritual space design.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in sustainable architecture, community consultation, conservation, retrofitting, and interior design for residential, commercial, and community projects.
How do you involve communities in design projects?
We use collaborative workshops and focus groups to ensure diverse voices shape our projects, particularly for community centres and social housing developments.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have qualified conservation architects and retrofit specialists with experience in preserving historic buildings while improving sustainability.
Which areas do you cover?
Based in Bristol, we work across the South-West and beyond, with projects in Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Worcestershire.
Can you help with site selection?
Yes, our site appraisal service evaluates development potential, planning considerations, and funding opportunities for new projects.
Are you RIBA chartered?
Yes, we are a RIBA-chartered practice offering full architectural services from concept design to project completion.
